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Baloncesto t1_isp2m82 wrote

I think the "what do you do" trope is overexaggerated. I would agree that you get it more from younger people or self-righteous Hillterns, but it really doesn't seem as common as people think.

On the other hand - DC is a very professional city, so learning what someone does can be helpful to know who you have in common, etc.

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jd_dc t1_ispd9na wrote

Consider finding networking events in the area for your industry. No more appropriate place than that to meet people in your field and talk shop!

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DJ_HardR t1_ispex0w wrote

It's not even really that I want to talk about the details of my work. I'm just enjoying a job in my field for the first time in 8 years and I think it would feel good to say that out loud.

I have been silently pushing through a ridiculous amount of burnout for the last couple of years, and it's like I recently hit the light on the other side of the tunnel and it feels amazing.

Most of my friends have literally no idea what I do at work. I don't think it's a big part of my personality. It's just lately been a big part of my joy.

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