Future Ted: [v.o.] Meanwhile, Jen and I were at my favorite first date restaurant... for the second time.
[2009:]
Ted: So, Jen, what do you do?
Jen: I'm between jobs banking crisis.
[2002:]
Jen: I'm between jobs Internet bubble burst. Makes me realize I should go into something more stable... like banking. So what about you?
[2002:]
Ted: I'm an architect. Hopefully, one day, I can use my own humble brush on the masterpiece that is Manhattan's skyline.
[2009:]
Ted: I teach architecture. Get 50% off at the book store so, that's pretty sweet.