I’m 34 and was at a family get together today. The type where you only see certain out of town family members once a year.
Everything was fine, it was nice seeing so many after a decent amount of time went by.
Maybe this is my “fault” but it just really bugs me how “what do you do for work?” Or something along that line is always the go to question for someone you haven’t seen in a while. Everything would be a million times better if someone asked what someone LIKES to do, not WHAT they do. Since you know how people immediately get judgey based on your job.
Anyway, my uncle is notoriously known for always being all work and no play. I remember around 20 years ago when I was a young teen he would always ask “what I wanted to be”, what my grades were, etc.
Anyway, so today I came out of the restroom and was stopped by him. Just the two of us sort of in the entry way while others were sitting in the living by room or kitchen or backyard etc.
He asked “what are you doing now?” I said “Oh yea it’s not too bad.”
He said “what’s not too bad” I said “It’s just work but yea it’s going alright.” He said sternly “your job. What do you do?” I said “oh sorry, not important. How’s everything been with you?”
He walked away without answering, which I thought was rude?
Maybe I was the rude one and should have just told him but I’ve just sort of had it with the work question.