A classic getting-to-know-you question. They want to understand your daily life. The best reply is short, matches their energy and ends with something they can answer.
What does "what do you do (for work)?" mean?
A classic getting-to-know-you question. They want to understand your daily life.
Playful replies to "what do you do (for work)?"
- “Officially: marketing. Unofficially: professional meeting survivor”
- “I solve problems. Mostly the ones I created”
- “Something with computers. My mum still does not know what”
Flirty replies to "what do you do (for work)?"
- “Work is boring. Ask me about my weekends”
- “I will explain over drinks — it is a long story”
- “Right now I am mostly texting you”
Sincere replies to "what do you do (for work)?"
- “I am a nurse — long shifts, but I love it. You?”
- “I work in software. What about you?”
- “I teach high school. What do you do?”
What not to send
- A job-interview style monologue
- Refusing to say anything
How to keep the conversation going
Say what you do and what you like about it, then ask back.
FAQ
Should I tell my job on a dating app?
Yes, in general terms — it is a normal question. Share details at your own pace.
How do I make my job sound interesting?
Mention what you enjoy about it rather than just the title.