Depends on the context you met the person. Say of it’s a coworker, ask what got them into that line of work. This will reveal the motivations and interests, if any, behind their job choice.
You can ask something similar if you met doing some other activity ( tabletop rpg, kayaking, you name it).
Alternatively… You can ask what they do for a living and work from there.
I really hate the “what do you do for a living question.” I cringe everytime I hear it. I’m more than just my job! I’d rather be asked “what do you do for fun?” or “do you have any hobbies right now?”
Depends on the context you met the person. Say of it’s a coworker, ask what got them into that line of work. This will reveal the motivations and interests, if any, behind their job choice.
You can ask something similar if you met doing some other activity ( tabletop rpg, kayaking, you name it).
Alternatively… You can ask what they do for a living and work from there.
I really hate the “what do you do for a living question.” I cringe everytime I hear it. I’m more than just my job! I’d rather be asked “what do you do for fun?” or “do you have any hobbies right now?”