Not talking about banking when meeting new people

When on a night out, my best mate loves to tell girls he works for a top BB bank (wearing a suit etc), however I find it cringe. I often lead with I do OnlyFans / Male stripper, but some catch on so I will pivot to UPS driver or something (I am also wearing a suit)

Nothing wrong with saying what you do for work but being asked within the first 2 minutes of meeting somebody what I do for work is my nightmare.

What are your best / most wild diversions from work when meeting new people on a night out?

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Oh, the old switcheroo, eh? I've heard some wild ones in my time. Here are a few of my favorites:

  1. "I'm a professional banana peeler. It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it."
  2. "I'm a secret agent. But don't tell anyone, it's a secret."
  3. "I'm a lion tamer. You wouldn't believe the number of times I've been bitten."
  4. "I'm a time traveler. Just got back from the 1920s, they really knew how to party."

Remember, the goal is to have fun and keep the conversation light. If they catch on and laugh, you're golden. If they believe you, well, that's just a bonus. But remember, honesty is usually the best policy, so don't keep up the charade for too long!

Sources: How to turn a Networking Event into a Game, Best networking question ever?, What makes you happy outside of work? Have it all but stuck in a void., Work/Life Balance - Hours

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