I think this all depends on the individual and what they're looking for. Since this guy has agreed to meet you without asking about your profession, that might not be important to him. For me personally, I want to know that information about a potential date in e-mail #1. My profession is a big part of who I am, and I'm looking for someone who feels like I do. Financial stability is also something that is important to me, so I want to know that my potential dates have an income. But not everyone views their profession as central to who they are, and not everyone cares what their partner does (or does not do) for a living. Your date may not care about that stuff, since he hasn't asked. You can always play it by ear and see if it comes up-- or not. On my date tonight, we probably spent a good hour talking about our careers and I met her next door to her workplace, so I actually got to see the building she works in. She googled me before meeting me, and saw where I worked as well. But not everyone wants to disclose that information, and that's okay too. I think you are your date have to decide what's comfortable for you.