Don’t Ask Me What I Do For A Living

Susan Fee
Susan Fee
Sep 6, 2018 · 2 min read

You know the drill. You meet someone at a business or social gathering and in making conversation you ask, “So, what do you do for a living?” I’ve asked, and have been asked, this same question countless times. I never considered it to be rude or offensive.

So, imagine my shock when, at a recent professional conference, I inquired about a woman’s job and her steely-eyed response made it clear that I…

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Susan Fee

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Susan Fee is a counselor, speaker, and author living in Seattle. Learn more by visiting www.susanfee.com or contact @SpeakerSusanFee.

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