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Obvious-Design8030 t1_j678wfd wrote

Not knowing exactly what you do, I always try to make it as relatable as possible. No one in the normal world is actually going to quiz you that hard if you say "I work on helping big companies provide good jobs." Everyone likes that, it's not in opposition to anything, and not what Fox News or Newsmax talk about. Could be harder for your field, but usually there's a super simple positive pitch.

When it comes to what you do, that can be harder if you have an "email job." But I find bitching about the boss is basically universal. So, "yeah I have to deal with a lot of stupid meetings, but it's worth it because sometimes I can help make (x) happen."

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hushpuppylife OP t1_j67a9vr wrote

Lol email job.

But I mean like if you work for the XYZ think tank or a liberal leaning policy coalition or something, kinda a different ballgame than most people

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Obvious-Design8030 t1_j67etjq wrote

Boss makes a dollar and I make a dime works for a long time.

But, I also had the experience doing organizing in tough areas for progressives. First realize that in the vast majority of places at least a third of people did vote for Biden. Then bring it back to the work you're doing and why it matters to you and them. Hit the personal story of why your topic matters.

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