Date said he is not dependent on his job, what do you think he means?

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I know no one can say for sure just looking for opinions
And I know I should have asked him but I paid no mind at the time

He was talking about drama at his job (earns around 80K) that is making colleagues very stressed but he does not get stressed because he does not ‘depend on his job’
But he rents (London) and despite expensive taste he lives a simple life

What do you think he means?

You’re reading too much into it. If he has a professional qualification or transferable skills/experience he could just mean he’s not reliant on that particular job/workplace. And maybe he has a few months of savings so wouldn’t be in an urgent rush to find another job. Doesn’t mean he has family money or a trust fund. But he might, nobody on here can tell you that

I suspect he means he has no " baggage" and transferable skills. He could also mean he goes backs to his parents. I would not see this as someone with financial security, more someone always providing himself with a get out clause/safety net.

Sounds like he said exactly the right thing to get another date. Basically bragged about having money without giving actual figures to make it tacky.
He’s got game, I’ll give him that.

I don't understand why people don't follow at least the OP's posts.

Assuming it's a first date when she - o.k. belatedly - say they've been dating for 5 months.

He'd say he was from money or he was financially free due to a trust fund.

Ha! You sound very clueless. Being open like that attracts all kinds of dubious people and hangers-on. Criminals even.

OP, enjoy it for what it is in the moment. Nothing in life is guaranteed.

I see that you dismissed my post as 'nasty'...

To me anyone who is that concerned about their date's financial situation is a red flag.

I can understand chatting about what you do in life and work ethic on general but beyond that it becomes intrusive.

I would dismiss anyone who brags about how much money they make early in the process but also anyone who is that obsessive about the other person's financial situation and what their family might own or not own.

To me it is common sense.