what to say to friend about lack of activity/job

[Oceans]

a friend has asked to catch up (nice and friendly person), it has been over a year and i am not doing anything meaning i am home most days.

i do want to catch-up as trying to be social would be beneficial but i am unsure what to say, i don't feel comfortable saying "i am bumming around".

any suggestions

 

[fromthatshow]

tell him your an astronaut

 

[Moony]

Hey, I was in the exact same situation all year, didn't see my dad and brother because I was afraid they were gonna ask what I was doing with my life and I was just ashamed of not doing anything...

I guess it all depends on whether you wanna be honest with that person. Maybe you could say you're looking for a job without much luck for the moment, but are expecting answers for where you posted a CV ? idk. How old are you ?

 

[XXXXX]

a friend has asked to catch up (nice and friendly person), it has been over a year and i am not doing anything meaning i am home most days.

i do want to catch-up as trying to be social would be beneficial but i am unsure what to say, i don't feel comfortable saying "i am bumming around".

any suggestions

Just be honest.......or failing that lie :biggrin:

If the freind asks I would say that you were recenty thinking about this very same thing :tongue: - and are at a bit of a loss to explain how a year has dissapeared with you doing next to b#gger all :biggrin:

 

[jonstark]

Say you're 'improving yourself' or 'doing important work'. If they ask more questions, act mysterious. The bastards with dirty minds will think you masturbate to internet porn all day (and will envy you, since that's what they want to do), and the nice people will think you're writing a book.
Or you could say you've discovered philosophy and contemplate important philosophical questions on a daily basis.

Or counter with a question: "What do you do?" With luck you can get the other person to talk about himself and you'll be fine. If he asks you again, go "Have you been in touch with Sally?" and then proceed through Joe, Peter, the other's guys family and his pets and if he still persists say you have work to do and end the conversation.

 

[kittyD]

What about : I'm in a transition period right now.
I agree that shifting the focus away from yourself is a good tactic, most people find themselves their favorite topic lol
kD

 

[valkyr]

just explain that your health hasn't been too good and that you're working on improving that before thinking of anything else.

 

[BioHomocide]

Tell him that you are a entrepreneur... ^_^

 

[dazzle11215]

gap year, or sabbatical... considering your options...
me, i spent the last year unemployed (not looking either)... just working on some photos and taking little trips around europe. i just told folks i was between jobs...

c

 

[Zooty]

I would be honest you said thier nice and friendly so chances are they will see u havn't been too well and may start inviting u out to do things or checking in on you to see how things are.