Life what do you do for a living?

reiko57 · 09-04-2009, 10:07 PM

i had a date tonight (believe it or not) and one thing in particular always seems to send the vibe (usually a good one, im pretty charming) in the wrong direction, when i get asked what i do for a living.. i answered like i always do, vinyl siding, sometimes windows and doors, usually residential.. and was met with the standard look of total disinterest in continuing the date

now, i realize its not the coolest job in the world, but it pays the bills and i work steadily yearround, also, im damn good at it, and it seems pointless to "go back to school" now when it would take 4 or 5 years of hard work just to start out doing something i'll probably hate just as much making less than i make now, besides its not like its my passion, its just work ya know...

anyway, how do i make it sound.. i dont know.. cooler i guess, or avoid it altogether? i can't dominate the conversation all night, and i NEVER bring up work when i'm just getting to know a girl.. so yeah needless to say the rest of the night sucked and i'm sitting here cruising chiefsplanet, for gods sake help me

**Bugeater** · 09-04-2009, 10:10 PM

Tell them you're a Residential Home Improvement Specialist. Either that or stop dating materialistic bitches who judge you by the work you do.

**J Diddy** · 09-04-2009, 10:10 PM

district manager for dominos pizza. you got a cooler job than me.

T-post Tom · 09-04-2009, 10:10 PM

Get a fake police badge and tell your dates that you're a cop. I hear it's a sure way to get some tail.

Simply Red · 09-04-2009, 10:10 PM

1) keep your credit good.

2) get corporate AMEX

3) + save also

4) start your own siding company.

5) get snatch

**J Diddy** · 09-04-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bugeater

Tell them you're a Residential Home Improvement Specialist. Either that or stop dating materialistic bitches who judge you by the work you do.

This

T-post Tom · 09-04-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simply Red

1) keep your credit good.

2) get corporate AMEX

3) + save also

4) start your own siding company.

5) get snatch

Much more effort than a fake police badge. Just sayin...

**Buehler445** · 09-04-2009, 10:11 PM

Dress it up some, I'd guess. Residential refinishing or something like that. I wouldn't stop at just installing it, talk about what you do that they might not know about or what you do different than other people.

You should note, however, that I am not "cool", "smart", "suave", or "interesting"

So take it with a grain of salt.

**J Diddy** · 09-04-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simply Red

1) keep your credit good.

2) get corporate AMEX

3) + save also

4) start your own siding company.

5) get snatch

SR's 5 step plan for getting snatch.

JD10367 · 09-04-2009, 10:12 PM

Phrase it more vaguely. "I'm in home construction, you know, exterior stuff like doors and windows and siding." The word 'construction' will conjure up sweaty hard-hatted men in her mind. It's the "vinyl" that's killing it for you. "Vinyl" conjures up softness and gay coloring.

Or just tell her you're an amateur orgasmist. Then explain that your true occupation is using your giant tongue and huge penis to induce as many female orgasms as humanly possible without killing the woman. But that you don't get paid for that, so to pay the rent you also have to do odd jobs like siding.

Simply Red · 09-04-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T-post Tom

Get a fake police badge and tell your dates that you're a cop. I hear it's a sure way to get some tail.

true enough

JD10367 · 09-04-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J Diddy

district manager for dominos pizza. you got a cooler job than me.

"I manage a bunch of restaurants".

LaChapelle · 09-04-2009, 10:14 PM

You don't do the seamless stuff, I take it.

**DeezNutz** · 09-04-2009, 10:14 PM

Tell them:

I work outside. Renovations, construction, what not...

Play up the machismo factor.

Simply Red · 09-04-2009, 10:15 PM

I'm in Murders & Executions.

09-04-2009, 10:07 PM
reiko57 Starter Join Date: Oct 2008 Casino cash: $10004900	what do you do for a living? i had a date tonight (believe it or not) and one thing in particular always seems to send the vibe (usually a good one, im pretty charming) in the wrong direction, when i get asked what i do for a living.. i answered like i always do, vinyl siding, sometimes windows and doors, usually residential.. and was met with the standard look of total disinterest in continuing the date now, i realize its not the coolest job in the world, but it pays the bills and i work steadily yearround, also, im damn good at it, and it seems pointless to "go back to school" now when it would take 4 or 5 years of hard work just to start out doing something i'll probably hate just as much making less than i make now, besides its not like its my passion, its just work ya know... anyway, how do i make it sound.. i dont know.. cooler i guess, or avoid it altogether? i can't dominate the conversation all night, and i NEVER bring up work when i'm just getting to know a girl.. so yeah needless to say the rest of the night sucked and i'm sitting here cruising chiefsplanet, for gods sake help me
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09-04-2009, 10:11 PM	#8
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $1944734	Dress it up some, I'd guess. Residential refinishing or something like that. I wouldn't stop at just installing it, talk about what you do that they might not know about or what you do different than other people. You should note, however, that I am not "cool", "smart", "suave", or "interesting" So take it with a grain of salt.
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09-04-2009, 10:12 PM	#10
JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	Phrase it more vaguely. "I'm in home construction, you know, exterior stuff like doors and windows and siding." The word 'construction' will conjure up sweaty hard-hatted men in her mind. It's the "vinyl" that's killing it for you. "Vinyl" conjures up softness and gay coloring. Or just tell her you're an amateur orgasmist. Then explain that your true occupation is using your giant tongue and huge penis to induce as many female orgasms as humanly possible without killing the woman. But that you don't get paid for that, so to pay the rent you also have to do odd jobs like siding.
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LaChapelle Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Casino cash: $10004900	You don't do the seamless stuff, I take it.
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