Originally Posted by davidcalgary29

On a lighter note, I never advertise the fact that I'm a lawyer given the very many negative reactions that I've received over the years. Disclosure of my job status always seems to result in public lectures; I rarely risk it when I'm captive on a five-hour transcontinental flight. It's also a big risk when entering the US, as customs/immigration always seem to feel that I'm trying to slip in to work, despite the fact that I'm not practiced to license anywhere in the US.

Do any other FT lawyers -- or any other professionals -- ever try to hide their profession when flying?