Why don't people want to say what they do for a living?
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Al U said:
From what I have read, there seems to be some different camps.
Those who do not like to say because they might get asked to help solve an everyday problem that is common. Broken computer or leaking tap.
Those that are proud of what they do and like/don't mind to talk about what they do.
Those that are not proud of what they do so make up various reasons to not talk about it.
Those that think what they do has no effect on them as a person because it is just work, typically generic jobs by the sounds of it.
Those that are passionate about not talking about what they do.
You missed those that think it's just boring small talk. Have Decent conversations.Those who do not like to say because they might get asked to help solve an everyday problem that is common. Broken computer or leaking tap.
Those that are proud of what they do and like/don't mind to talk about what they do.
Those that are not proud of what they do so make up various reasons to not talk about it.
Those that think what they do has no effect on them as a person because it is just work, typically generic jobs by the sounds of it.
Those that are passionate about not talking about what they do.
Edited by Al U on Saturday 25th July 21:48
Pesty said:
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This. I live in quite a pretentious area where people will ask what you been up career wise etc. I tend to answer i flog bedding online and then chat about more important things later on in the night for example: dogs and carsAl U said:
From what I have read, there seems to be some different camps.
Those who do not like to say because they might get asked to help solve an everyday problem that is common. Broken computer or leaking tap.
Those that are proud of what they do and like/don't mind to talk about what they do.
Those that are not proud of what they do so make up various reasons to not talk about it.
Those that think what they do has no effect on them as a person because it is just work, typically generic jobs by the sounds of it.
Those that are passionate about not talking about what they do.
You missed those that think it's just boring small talk. Have Decent conversations.Those who do not like to say because they might get asked to help solve an everyday problem that is common. Broken computer or leaking tap.
Those that are proud of what they do and like/don't mind to talk about what they do.
Those that are not proud of what they do so make up various reasons to not talk about it.
Those that think what they do has no effect on them as a person because it is just work, typically generic jobs by the sounds of it.
Those that are passionate about not talking about what they do.
Edited by Al U on Saturday 25th July 21:48
king cheers.
Wow, totally stunned by some of the comments in this thread.
To those that say its rude to ask someone - This is only the case if you also think its rude to open your mouth and say anything at all. You must be huge shrinking violets if you are afraid to ask a totally reasonable question, even if it might only for the sake of conversation. (i.e polite, rather than rude)
To those that say it is a boring subject and they avoid it for those reasons - So you could be chatting with a group of your potential idols, in short someone who's job it is to do the thing you have always dreamed of doing, yet you might never know that. You might well have chosen a path that means you spend they vast majority of your waking life doing something you find boring and not worth talking about, don't assume the same for everyone else. There were some comments about people being "defined" by their jobs. I would argue that's a matter of choice and often it's completely the other way round, you can tell alot about a person by the enthusiasm they have for their path through life. In short, if you don't talk about it, I guess you'll never know.
To those that say, telling people what you do for a living causes stereotyping, judging and folks looking for a free lunch. - Well, there will always be banter, there will always be people who think YOU ARE defined by your career and there will always be freeloaders. At least you know who they are.
In summary, you spend most of your waking life doing this every single day. It's natural to talk about it because most of your life and social experience is gained through it. It also opens career doors, introduces you to people that can help you make it/change it/improve things.
To those that say its rude to ask someone - This is only the case if you also think its rude to open your mouth and say anything at all. You must be huge shrinking violets if you are afraid to ask a totally reasonable question, even if it might only for the sake of conversation. (i.e polite, rather than rude)
To those that say it is a boring subject and they avoid it for those reasons - So you could be chatting with a group of your potential idols, in short someone who's job it is to do the thing you have always dreamed of doing, yet you might never know that. You might well have chosen a path that means you spend they vast majority of your waking life doing something you find boring and not worth talking about, don't assume the same for everyone else. There were some comments about people being "defined" by their jobs. I would argue that's a matter of choice and often it's completely the other way round, you can tell alot about a person by the enthusiasm they have for their path through life. In short, if you don't talk about it, I guess you'll never know.
To those that say, telling people what you do for a living causes stereotyping, judging and folks looking for a free lunch. - Well, there will always be banter, there will always be people who think YOU ARE defined by your career and there will always be freeloaders. At least you know who they are.
In summary, you spend most of your waking life doing this every single day. It's natural to talk about it because most of your life and social experience is gained through it. It also opens career doors, introduces you to people that can help you make it/change it/improve things.
cashmax said:
Wow, totally stunned by some of the comments in this thread.
To those that say its rude to ask someone - This is only the case if you also think its rude to open your mouth and say anything at all. You must be huge shrinking violets if you are afraid to ask a totally reasonable question, even if it might only for the sake of conversation. (i.e polite, rather than rude)
To those that say it is a boring subject and they avoid it for those reasons - So you could be chatting with a group of your potential idols, in short someone who's job it is to do the thing you have always dreamed of doing, yet you might never know that. You might well have chosen a path that means you spend they vast majority of your waking life doing something you find boring and not worth talking about, don't assume the same for everyone else. There were some comments about people being "defined" by their jobs. I would argue that's a matter of choice and often it's completely the other way round, you can tell alot about a person by the enthusiasm they have for their path through life. In short, if you don't talk about it, I guess you'll never know.
To those that say, telling people what you do for a living causes stereotyping, judging and folks looking for a free lunch. - Well, there will always be banter, there will always be people who think YOU ARE defined by your career and there will always be freeloaders. At least you know who they are.
In summary, you spend most of your waking life doing this every single day. It's natural to talk about it because most of your life and social experience is gained through it. It also opens career doors, introduces you to people that can help you make it/change it/improve things.
I find it quite ironic that you haven't filled in the Occupation field of your profile. To those that say its rude to ask someone - This is only the case if you also think its rude to open your mouth and say anything at all. You must be huge shrinking violets if you are afraid to ask a totally reasonable question, even if it might only for the sake of conversation. (i.e polite, rather than rude)
To those that say it is a boring subject and they avoid it for those reasons - So you could be chatting with a group of your potential idols, in short someone who's job it is to do the thing you have always dreamed of doing, yet you might never know that. You might well have chosen a path that means you spend they vast majority of your waking life doing something you find boring and not worth talking about, don't assume the same for everyone else. There were some comments about people being "defined" by their jobs. I would argue that's a matter of choice and often it's completely the other way round, you can tell alot about a person by the enthusiasm they have for their path through life. In short, if you don't talk about it, I guess you'll never know.
To those that say, telling people what you do for a living causes stereotyping, judging and folks looking for a free lunch. - Well, there will always be banter, there will always be people who think YOU ARE defined by your career and there will always be freeloaders. At least you know who they are.
In summary, you spend most of your waking life doing this every single day. It's natural to talk about it because most of your life and social experience is gained through it. It also opens career doors, introduces you to people that can help you make it/change it/improve things.
turbobloke said:
cashmax said:
In summary, you spend most of your waking life doing this every single day.
Nowhere near.Once again somebody is assuming one 'job'. Why would you do that?
It's so 1950s
How do you earn money?
What do you do while I am working?
What do you think about worklife?
Tell me something / anything interesting about you?
Tell me what your dream job would be?
They are aiming to have a discussion, the contents of which, they are giving you the opportunity to define.
JonRB said:
cashmax said:
Wow, totally stunned by some of the comments in this thread.
To those that say its rude to ask someone - This is only the case if you also think its rude to open your mouth and say anything at all. You must be huge shrinking violets if you are afraid to ask a totally reasonable question, even if it might only for the sake of conversation. (i.e polite, rather than rude)
To those that say it is a boring subject and they avoid it for those reasons - So you could be chatting with a group of your potential idols, in short someone who's job it is to do the thing you have always dreamed of doing, yet you might never know that. You might well have chosen a path that means you spend they vast majority of your waking life doing something you find boring and not worth talking about, don't assume the same for everyone else. There were some comments about people being "defined" by their jobs. I would argue that's a matter of choice and often it's completely the other way round, you can tell alot about a person by the enthusiasm they have for their path through life. In short, if you don't talk about it, I guess you'll never know.
To those that say, telling people what you do for a living causes stereotyping, judging and folks looking for a free lunch. - Well, there will always be banter, there will always be people who think YOU ARE defined by your career and there will always be freeloaders. At least you know who they are.
In summary, you spend most of your waking life doing this every single day. It's natural to talk about it because most of your life and social experience is gained through it. It also opens career doors, introduces you to people that can help you make it/change it/improve things.
I find it quite ironic that you haven't filled in the Occupation field of your profile. To those that say its rude to ask someone - This is only the case if you also think its rude to open your mouth and say anything at all. You must be huge shrinking violets if you are afraid to ask a totally reasonable question, even if it might only for the sake of conversation. (i.e polite, rather than rude)
To those that say it is a boring subject and they avoid it for those reasons - So you could be chatting with a group of your potential idols, in short someone who's job it is to do the thing you have always dreamed of doing, yet you might never know that. You might well have chosen a path that means you spend they vast majority of your waking life doing something you find boring and not worth talking about, don't assume the same for everyone else. There were some comments about people being "defined" by their jobs. I would argue that's a matter of choice and often it's completely the other way round, you can tell alot about a person by the enthusiasm they have for their path through life. In short, if you don't talk about it, I guess you'll never know.
To those that say, telling people what you do for a living causes stereotyping, judging and folks looking for a free lunch. - Well, there will always be banter, there will always be people who think YOU ARE defined by your career and there will always be freeloaders. At least you know who they are.
In summary, you spend most of your waking life doing this every single day. It's natural to talk about it because most of your life and social experience is gained through it. It also opens career doors, introduces you to people that can help you make it/change it/improve things.
I'm a delivery driver which isn't exciting at all.
I also work for the Police, when I first meet someone I don't tend to tell them that until I've worked out what they are like.
Sadly when I'm introduced to new people friends tend to say 'this is Ki3r, he is a policeman'.
Plus if I don't tell them I don't have the whole 'is it true if I was pregnant I can piss in your helmet?' 'Would you arrest me if I did xyz?'
I also work for the Police, when I first meet someone I don't tend to tell them that until I've worked out what they are like.
Sadly when I'm introduced to new people friends tend to say 'this is Ki3r, he is a policeman'.
Plus if I don't tell them I don't have the whole 'is it true if I was pregnant I can piss in your helmet?' 'Would you arrest me if I did xyz?'
Master Bean said:
Me: I work in a sandwich shop.
Them: Are you studying?
Me: No, this is my full time job.
Them: Oh...
It's the worst paid job I've ever done but also the most enjoyable.
I've always wanted to ask what your gross and net profit margins are.Them: Are you studying?
Me: No, this is my full time job.
Them: Oh...
It's the worst paid job I've ever done but also the most enjoyable.
Being an Accountant thats what I want to ask most people.
"So, I hear you run a brothel. Mind if I ask...."
For me FIne Art, Jewellery and Specie insurance claims. I get to sort things out after someone knocks over an armoured car or tried to rip an ATM out the wall, few armed robberies, people walking into art pieces at galleries and stuff getting damaged or lost when being shipped all over the world. It pays the bills.
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