What to Say When They Ask What You Do For Work

[AbsolutBeirut]

I feel like whenever I tell them what I really do for a living, they do not seem to care much. After all what I do is boring and I don't blame them. So I was thinking of being playful and instead telling them I do something bizarre. One idea that comes to mind is that I am a bookie, that I solicit bets from people for horse races and other sports. I could come up with a lot of role-playing along with that and at the same time they would not believe that is really the case. I am interested to hear about other bizarre jobs you could come up with to entertain your sets with.

 

[kdnash82]

I never ever tell a girl what I really do for a living. Even though I'm a very successful person, girls don't seem to really care about computers. To be playful and mysterious, I tell them all sorts of things.

"I'm an out of work stripper. I already got my 4 pack, but can't get the other 2 because I can't stop drinking"

"I'm a porno star. You've probably heard of my movie 'Penis of the Carribean'?"

Of course, these things only work in certain environments. I'm usally at a club or bar so.... Point is, make up something that's funny and can clearly be seen as 'far from the truth'

 

[00Kevin]

My name is George. I'm unemployed and I live with my parents.

 

[WaterTiger]

One idea that comes to mind is that I am a bookie, that I solicit bets from people for horse races and other sports.

Knowing your luck her Daddy will be a vice cop and you'll have some explaining to do!

If you want to make up some obvious joke job like "peanut sorter at the elephant farm" that's fine, it will get a chuckle. But to make up a more exciting job and firmly pretend it's yours is a very bad idea. Suppose you really like the girl? You two get close and she meets a friend of yours.

Her: "Oh do you work for BJ at his International Design company?
Friend: "Design company? What are you talking about? This guy mops floors and Burger King after it closes."

Now your girl is very pissed:cuss: and your friend thinks you're an idiot.:crazy: Like Ricky Ricardo used to say: "Luuuucy! You got some 'splainin' to do!":trouble:

So what if THEY think your job is boring. Tell them what YOU love about it, explain what you do! If you are excited about your job, then they will pick up on that and get excited about it too!

 

[napoleon]

My name is George. I'm unemployed and I live with my parents.

Lol, good one. And it actually worked for George (from Seinfeld for all you who don't understand).

 

[Charm]

Girls prefer to be lied to on this one! So come up with something and go into great amounts of passionate detail!

Boy do I love what I do... You know when you first start getting involved in learning to do something that you know will be really rewarding and pleasing once you figure it out... like driving a car for the first time or your first exciting roller coaster ride with all the rises and exhillerating speeds... that's my job on a boring day.

 

[Chemistry]

Are your real jobs that much of a turn-off for chicks?

I remember watching Nip Tuck... whenever chicks ask that Christian dude what his job is... he tells them straight... he's a doctor... or plastic surgeon...

If your jobs aren't big-time jobs like Doctor, Lawyer, Investment Banker, Pilot etc etc and you've got to find a C&F response to such a simple question, you should've paid some more attention at school... if I wasn't proud of what I did, and it didn't hit the right buttons with a chick's IL, I'd start making steps towards doing something that was

 

[SnakeCharmer]

This one has worked for me for a LONG time.

"I work as a true (and boring) job now, but my true passion is writing romance."

Works like a charm because 1, it shows that you have plans for the future, 2, you are doing two different things, and 3, women seem to love the creativity of a writer, and for you to be skilled enough at romance to write on the subject, you may as well cover your body in chocolate and just let her have you.

And, it isn't a lie!!! Right now, I am a romance writer. I am doing what I can to share what I know to help someone find romance, therefore, I am a romance writer!!! When you write here, you are being a romance writer.

When she asks what books you've written, simply state that you are a columnist who operates under a pen name, and to reveal it could/would cause you to lose your job. Ok, Ok, that is a lie, but you do have to spice it up a bit!!!!

 

[LAWYER]

the tittle sounded like a newbie

it is a newbie

just remember newbie

the only thing that matters is you and your attitude about life when you approach anyone in that matter

 

[IamtheAlphamale]

If you want something to say say your a ninja or your a secret agent. Works pretty well for me when I can't think of something off the FLY. Oh and if they keep asking about the ninja thing Mr. Miogi is your sensia. The secret agent thing is obviously secret. Then if they are like really? You can just start busting on them for being a ditz. This worked flawlessly for me everytime I did it.

 

[IamtheAlphamale]

Mr. Miogi is the old man from karate kid btw.

 

[musclyjerk]

If you want something to say say your a ninja or your a secret agent. Works pretty well for me when I can't think of something off the FLY. Oh and if they keep asking about the ninja thing Mr. Miogi is your sensia. The secret agent thing is obviously secret. Then if they are like really? You can just start busting on them for being a ditz. This worked flawlessly for me everytime I did it.

Excellent, I can just see them bursting out laughing when you say Mr. Miogi - I may steal that, though I think I'll play with the secret agent one a bit.

The Muscly Jerk

 

[azanon]

Though the ninja thing is cute, and probably relatively effective, its going to be second to a kickass/interesting job where you make great money.

If the latter applies, be truthful * smile * (though dont overtly suggest or say your salary, since bragging is lame). My point is some jobs it is assumed by the job itself that it probably pays well; so no need to state the obvious anyway.

 

[Thomas94305]

Often I'll go direct. I'll tell them this is a social occasion, and I don't want to talk about work. I'll then redirect to a new subject. Works rather well. Answering the work question just makes the conversation go flat. Women (most men too) know little about making good conversation.

 

[Vulpine]

Mr. Miogi is the old man from karate kid btw.

Mr. Miyagi is Pat Morita who is dead now btw.

 

[md3sign]

You don't have to lie unless you're unemployed or your job is extremely lame (software engineer). You should also butter up what you actually do to make it seem more fun.

For example, I'm in a digital designer. I do a lot of 3D stuff. If a girl asks me what I do, besides the ninja thing, I just tell her I'm a designer.

Sometimes they don't ask anything else. Great. Designer is a broad term that has many positive connotations.

If she does, I make it fun. I tell her I do film work, animation and sometimes games. Technically I've done all three, but none have been all that exciting. Still, without getting into details those come off as being at least somewhat fun.

 

[Jay Jay]

Top Question.

"What do you do" is the most FAQ. But don't take it at face value, that question is asking a lot more.
Do you have money?
What skills/talents do you have?
Are you driven/ambitious?
Are you stable/accessable?
What "type" are you?
Can you SUCCEED?"

More than anything a woman want a man with a life.

This question is a dealbreaker. If you act insecure about what you do or if what you do is actually really bad "I sit around the house all day playing playstation." You WILL fail this test.

I have put most of my energy in my adult life into my passions rather than a career this has always been a tough question for me... until I realised that you will not be judged by what you DO but by your attitude.

My good friend and sometime wingman just answers "I'm a storeman." Thats it. And girls are never turned off by that answer. Hes got a job, hes cool with it, hes looking at her knowing he can **** her better than any doctor/ lawyer/ business man ever could, he always passes.

The joke answer works great if you are just trying to play around with a girl but it can come across as insecure and hiding something. The joke answer needs to be congruent with the rest of your approach. You can't be all alpha male "I'm the king of the jungle" attitude and then tell a girl you are a professional scrabble player...

If you want more than just a quick lay; a LTR or even a FB, at some point you will not only have to answer the question but will have to convince the girl that you are doing something with your life.

If you are unemployed or have a crap job you need to have some passion or dream.

One of the biggest studs I have ever met NEVER has a job, a house or even enough cash to buy a few drinks. He is a crazy environmental activist who jumps on harpooned whales and busts into nulcear reactors. I've seen this dude pull the most stuck up princesses in ripped jeans and a dirty Jimi Hendrix shirt. Girls who are the type to never see a guy who doesn't have a car apologise to this guy for driving and therefore contributing to climate change.

I've had unemployed friends with drug problems get stunning girls by being convinced they live a rock'n'roll lifestyle to such an extent that the girls they meet are convinced they ARE rock stars.

In both the above situations it is becasue their frame is so strong and they are so entrenched in their own reality that when you speak to them you realise that the standard definition of success is too narrow.

So anyway, how do I answer that question?

Well it depends on the girl.

If I am just out having a good time I like to say I am an inventor and I have a few really funny inventions I can talk about.

If I actually like a girl I ask, "do you mean "what do I do for a living? or what do I do for a life?""

Usually the answer is "both."

I then say I do ... blah (I actually say a bit about it) blah... it pays the bills while I my plan to blah blah blah comes to fruition.

The only thing more sexy to a woman than a successful man is a young man on the make about to leave his mark.

Movies about champions are not about the existing champion on top of the mountain, they are about the underdog who is climbing the mountain to kick the champ off.

JJ

 

[Arioch]

When I was out of work, I told people that I am doing research for an autobiographical adventure novel.

 

[Snow Plowman]

I actually love this question because there is so much things you can do to play with this.

"I'm a famous delivery boy."
"...well I'm not sure what my job would be called but...I just came back from England, I'm now a International rock, paper, scissors champion...I guess I'm a professional rock paper scissors paper."
"I run a taxi on my bike, riding people from NY to LA and back."

so many things to play around with, but it's sometimes good to actually give the real answer later on. I've got to points where I was playing so much that this one girl was asking me a question and then got pissed when I gave her a wrong answer. An the next time I saw her, I gave her the right answer and she felt relief that I finally told her the truth. So calibrate the things you do.

 

[Charm]

This question can also find a lot of persistance: If you throw C&F, she might say, "What do you really do?"