It's probably multiple factors, but one of the first things that comes up in conversation during a date or dating apps or even just meeting people is: where do you work? And when people hear I work in grocery, it ALWAYS shows on their face. I feel like I need to stay within my 'class' and only find people who work in a similar job. Sucks yall
Try apps that match people based on shared interest like OkCupid, met a lot of communists there.