my job?

i'm boring myself to tears studying for a job that i don't want. i've already been through chocolate and coffee, and i'm still unmotivated. that's not a good sign. most normal people would love to have this job, and for that reason alone i feel terrible about what i am thinking and doing.

conscience aside, whinging about my self-inflicted situation to a friend has brought on an interesting sociological question: how important is your job description as a pickup?? not my usual topic material i must admit, but highly intriguing nonetheless. given that standard (boring) small talk will encompass asking what one does for a living, surely the response must have a significant effect on first impressions. how (quickly) do people form their judgements and apply stereotypes before asking about other things, be it extracurricular activities, philosophy, or the socially taboo topics of religious, political, and ideological views?

so, how does working for a perceived-to-be-cool company rate against being a researcher? or an academic? what about a freelance nerd? unemployed bum? perennial student? i'm keen to embark on some field studies to see what my friend and i can come up with, in particular, how various parameters of the unwitting subject affect the findings...

beware those unfortunate enough to come across two conspicuous clipboards wandering around bars/cafes/pubs/clubs/beach/mountains/museums or wherever it is people go these days...