CW
He’s just not sure of himself. He didn’t think of his absence of a “career” before he boldly suggests that you come to Pak with him to meet his parents??? That doesn’t make sense. Moreover, you don’t make such suggestions to someone that you only consider a “friend.” And you’ve referred to the your relationship as “friends.” The connection that you have will mean nothing if there are no concrete actions to back it up. You can have that “connection” (butterflies n all) with someone else who is more stable in their life (career…firm about wanting to marry you).
Do what Mama of 3 suggested…if you are serious about marrying him, then tell him arrange a date to meet his family…and no just some wishy-washy ideas. Be firm about it. And if he makes excuses…tell him you can’t put your life on hold for him…and then move on.