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    So I've become a hermit lately, mostly because of the crappy weather and I cam at home anyway, I don't have much of a reason to leave my house. Lately I have been getting out more. I've been catching up with old friends and making new ones. Then they ask me that question: "What do you do for work?" It feels awkward explaining the truth but I feel if I want them in my life, I don't wanna lie. What do you say? When you first meet people, do you bend the truth a little or go straight for the boat? lol. Just curious.

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    I don't feel thats something every little person I meet needs to know. In fact no one knows but my bestest friends. I tell everyone else I work online doing customer service type work. That's not a lie.

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    I tell my REAL friends and family.

    other people I just tell them I live "a life of leisure" just to blow smoke up their asses.

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    I agree that not everyone has to know and I've been tempted to do the customer service story but then I worry that they will ask what site I work through because they might be interested in doing the same thing..lol..I'm going out tonight for my boyfriends birthday and theres going to be a bunch of people I dont know there. I really hope no one asks me anything work related. If they do I'm just going to say I do daycare and school. Half of its the truth anyway

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    ^^ IF they ask what company I say SM services or something. If they keep asking questions I just brush it off as boring computer work and change the subject.

    I have people ask me about work over and over again but never any in debt questions. My mom only knows because she stops by unannounced no matter how much I tell her not too. Theres been times shes came over to see me in wig, make up and sexy clothes so I think she knows. She's also been present when NF has called me and announced its a HOMEN HOME ALONE: SEX!!!!!!! call waiting for me lol. Lord ...

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    i tell them i work for an online casino, but im not allowed to tell them which one due to the sites policies.

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    I hate overly nosey people.

    I don;t feel I owe explanations , but if they MUST know ( a stranger ), I'll say Affiliate Marketing.

    If they ask me to teach them, I tell them I charge for lessons. That usually is the end of the investigation by neighborhood detectives.

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    What CW said I don't feel I owe anyone an explanation. My family, my close friends, and my dude.. knows what I do so no one else really needs to know as far as I'm concerned. But If a nosey ass person is persistent in knowing what I do then I'm just going to say that I'm an online sales agent (which isn't a lie lol). If they ask for what site/company then I'm just going to say its for a private company/private owned business.

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    "Online Sales Agent" that's good! I do web design as a day job so I'm lucky enough that I can tell nosy bitches that. To people I think might be friends I say I also do video conference hosting, "Like for online meetings. To moderate and stuff." Most people seem super bored by that and leave it alone.


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    its pretty easy to tell them ai am internet chat model but as for what the job description tht is where i need more practice.
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    A couple of really good friends know. A couple more even better friends doesn't know and I don't plan on telling them because I know exactly what they'd think. My bf knows, my family doesn't and if there's mercy, they never will either, lol.

    I study graphic design, so it's super easy for me to tell people I got a freelance project I'm working on, or alternatively that I'm translating some stuff. I don't really feel obligated to explain what I do to everyone who asks. None of their damn business.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CamWhore View Post
    I hate overly nosey people.

    I don;t feel I owe explanations , but if they MUST know ( a stranger ), I'll say Affiliate Marketing.

    If they ask me to teach them, I tell them I charge for lessons. That usually is the end of the investigation by neighborhood detectives.
    This is AWESOME, and it's also the truth eh? I think most of us put our affiliate links out there to get signup percentages.

    I'm stealing that phrase "I charge for lessons" hah! Brilliant.

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    Only my mother knows I do phone sex, though I doubt I will tell anyone about camming once I begin.

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    I personally never ask people what they do for work since its a personal question. If they're talking about it then I might ask a question but with todays economy so many people are unemployed or have jobs they dont like so why would I potentially make them feel uncomfortable?

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    For me it is easy,my best friends and family know what im doing. For the curious friends and other people i meet I tell them that i work as an online translator and i do thesis for other students that are graduating. It has been a period when i really done some thesis that i am proud of it,those students got their biggest grade.Soon it will come again this period and i cant wait to work on something else, just because it keeps me on track with what i have done in university and keeps me motivated that im able to do something else too.

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    I never ask people what they do for a living. Only two people in my life know what I do and my mom doesn't know it's sexual. Who knows if she suspects, if she does then she doesn't bring it up.

    I tell people I teach ESL online, sometimes I think that sounds phony though that I could do that full time so I occasionally say to my friends that I'm a secretary part time. Mostly because that is such a boring, mundane job that I figure no one would ask questions about it.

    I don't know, I just think most people I know would be too shocked. I seem pretty innocent and kinda shy and I don't really want anyone I know picturing me getting down and dirty for strangers. Ugh, that would be so awkward, I get the heebie-jeebies just thinking about it lol.

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    I only tell them about my vanilla job and if I stop working at the vanilla job probably will lie about still working at the place. I hope they don't try to visit me if no longer worked at the vanilla job that would really blow my cover

    People that I know on close level family and friends I can't straight up tell them about doing adult webcam. My reason that I don't straight up tell them because lot of them are very religious and I already know their views anything revolving xxx adultwork and other subjects they think is morally wrong.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Billabong View Post
    ^^ IF they ask what company I say SM services or something. If they keep asking questions I just brush it off as boring computer work and change the subject.

    I have people ask me about work over and over again but never any in debt questions. My mom only knows because she stops by unannounced no matter how much I tell her not too. Theres been times shes came over to see me in wig, make up and sexy clothes so I think she knows. She's also been present when NF has called me and announced its a HOMEN HOME ALONE: SEX!!!!!!! call waiting for me lol. Lord ...

    I usually just say I work online in customer service and if people ask for more details, I tell people I'm an "Online Chat Host" and I communicate through online chat to help people with basic computer problems. Haha, but I was asking cause when I go out at night with friends and I have a couple drinks or smoke something, I have a hard time telling people a made up story. Just last night some girl asked me what I did for work and I just giggled and said "I work online" and then there was an awkward silence cause I giggled and stuttered and had no idea what to say. Then I just told the truth.

    But anyway, I quoted this one because my mom does the same thing. Hehe, she shows up unannounced and there has been times she'd show up and I'd be wearing a wig, full makeup and a robe, but she never asked anything because I occasionally wear wigs when I go out and I'm a makeup artist. She never asks about it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by KushKandi View Post

    But anyway, I quoted this one because my mom does the same thing. Hehe, she shows up unannounced and there has been times she'd show up and I'd be wearing a wig, full makeup and a robe, but she never asked anything because I occasionally wear wigs when I go out and I'm a makeup artist. She never asks about it.
    i wonder if my neighbors wonder why i walk my dogs on break in heavy makeup mid day. haha.

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    Generally, I find that people like to talk about themselves, so I'm rather proficient in focusing the conversation away from me. By the time they would have the chance to ask about me, it's time to do something else or the home schooling adventures fill the floor. (Folks I know & those I meet are fascinated by those...Thank you, Universe!) I could care less about the judgment and half-cocked opinions though, it's just that I like to keep things within my circle - those who directly contribute to my creative process .

    Oh, and to answer the specific topic question, hehe...I say what I feel like saying at the time. I generally give the same answer that amounts to being a cam performer, but I use different titles, i.e. online erotic host, webcam model, camgirl, etc. I feel good about all of my active incomes (my passive ones are fantastic too), so I'm open to sharing what I'm up to when it appears to be helpful.
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    I know it's easier said than done, but I've slowly been "coming out" to a few select friends and relatives that I know wouldn't mind. Working from home, picking your own schedule and making an unlimited amount of money has more UP than DOWN sides to it. Besides, everyone already knows that I am super sexual and if they ask, I say I baaaank at it so it's worth it. Definitely making more than at a 9-5 BS job.


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    Only my man knows Anyone else...I have no plans on telling cause I know how certain people are. Judgmental, blah blah... If they ask me what I do for work, I just say "Internet Telemarketing. I sell various products and services to different clientele." LOL! I think that sounds pretty professional And its also true though! I'm the product and services, and they are the buyer Sounds good to me!

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    Quote Originally Posted by crispy View Post
    i wonder if my neighbors wonder why i walk my dogs on break in heavy makeup mid day. haha.

    Haha, I do this too. I walk my dog mid day with full eyelashes and even though I think I look beautiful, I tend to look at the ground and hide my face while walking my dog.

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