While Dad was visiting last month, we went to look at some suits for Justin. Justin tried on several different suits and Dad was interjecting opinions and expertise. Finally, the saleswoman looked over and said, "You really know a lot about suits. Have you been in the business?" Dad said, "Yes" and I gave Justin a skeptical look. I've never known Dad to lie, but I'm 29 and had never heard anything about being a suit salesman. After she left, I asked Dad and he told me he was a suit salesman in California for awhile. Who knew?
It reminded me of the time when we were driving along and passed a Wienerschnitzel joint and Dad said he had worked there when he was younger.
Or the time I found out he was once employed by McDonald's.
I always feel impressed by Dad's knowledge and experience. He knows how to do so many things, and when he doesn't he is always ready to find out. He is the ultimate DIYer and it has given me a lot of confidence to try things out on my own. Here are some of the other businesses Dad has experience in:
Apartment Landlord (could have its own post)
Carpentry
Lumber specialist
Building
Contracting
Roofing
Painting
Catering
Bartering
Advertising
Interior Design (he really does have a great eye)
Travel Agent (I think at one point Mom and Dad became travel agents to get discounts-correct me if I'm wrong)
I would love any additions to this list, as I'm sure I've left out many things. But honestly, who wouldn't want this talented man as an associate?
Great post idea Mags! Dad is truly a man of many talents. He is also a great literary advisisor and editor, church historian, and seems to have a photographic memory for interesting factoids!
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