diff --git a/ops_openstack.py b/ops_openstack.py
index e8f1ddf..c816556 100644
--- a/ops_openstack.py
+++ b/ops_openstack.py
@@ -103,7 +103,7 @@ class OSBaseCharm(CharmBase):
         if self.state.is_started:
             self.unit.status = ActiveStatus('Unit is ready')
         else:
-            self.unit.status = WaitingStatus('Not ready for reasons')
+            self.unit.status = WaitingStatus('Charm configuration in progress')
         logging.info("Status updated")
 
     def on_update_status(self, event):