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Like I mean literally, or do you just say I travel and work remotely, or do you just prefer to present yourself as a tourist and don't talk about the work part?

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[–] OtherEconomist@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I'll say I'm a software engineer working in web3. And then they'll ask what is that, and I'll say blockchain/crypto. Then I'll say because crypto is a global software system, I work with people from all over the world and can work from anywhere. Then the conversation usually goes into something like "Ohhh, like Bitcoin? I had a friend that invested in some" or "Oh I own some Bitcoin", or "Oh tell me about that, ive heard of blockchain, what is that exactly?", and I'll proceed to talk about Ethereum from a systems, solution-oriented perspective on solving real world problems, and it tends to go pretty well with anyone. Or, they're completely not interested at all, which also isn't ever an issue.

I never say I'm a digital nomad.

Also, if I get a sense that the person asking is shady, I won't bring up my position and instead just say I'm visiting friends here, as I don't want to be looked at as "this person has money".

[–] Medical-Ad-2706@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Never tell anyone you work in crypto unless you want their eyes to light up with dollar signs

[–] OtherEconomist@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Its a shame, but it's true. There is tech crypto and money crypto, and more often the majority of people are in it for the money side.

[–] stealymonk@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

How many times have you had that conversation? I'm tired of saying it already and I don't work in crypto