[kvcrawford]

I try my very best not to talk about work unless specifically asked. And when people do ask, they will still get bored very quickly. Even if they are asking for advice on how to learn programming or enter the field—of which it seems only 10% of those asking the question are genuinely interested in doing so.

If a date (or prospective date) asks you about work, it's probably best to just tell them you slay dragons and steer the topic towards something else.