Concur. When single, I'd always just say, "oh, I work in health care" or "I work at the hospital"... and change the subject.
That leaves some allure and lets you know their MO if they press back immediately to the occupation.
Some guys like to lead with their rank/status/title, but bragging or embellishing about what you do or wealth you have often attracts the wrong type and can be counterproductive for casual (many see "doctor = long term potential" and can change from wanting to have fun to trying to appear to be a good girl, wait 3-5 dates, all that 1950s thinking). Basically, army guys or firefighter or athlete can play up their occupation... docs and biz owners and trust fund guys and stuff would actually be wise to downplay.
I usually try to date girls who are
richer/smarter/both than me (just makes things easier for ongoing/serious relationships), so since they have their own money, they don't really put too much into the "what do you do" as long a you are fun and generally have your stuff together. It really helps to have a partner who's financially competent (for long term stuff... obviously optional for hookups and flings).
Girls who want to know exactly your education and job detail in the first minute and won't proceed until they know job/status/wealth...
I say guys/girls on this since guys generally don't care much what the girl does. Smart ones might.
Girl met a new guy... her friends: "what does he do?"
Guy met a new girl.... his friends: "is she hot? got pics?"
