This is a continuation of Daddy’s advice from the it’s-just-a-phase years.
Age 19-22
- Get good grades. Even if that boring Biology class you’re taking now has nothing to do with your career goal of becoming a journalist you may decide later to become a doctor. That Biology class grade will factor in to whether you can get into medical school.
- Again, watch out for boys. Boys will say ANYTHING to hump you.
Don’t be afraid to change majors in college (assuming you are in college… which I hope you are). - Don’t take more than 6 years to graduate from college. That’s just a waste of money and time. And sad as well.
- Don’t worry about what major you graduate with. In most cases, your major has no bearing on your future career. Only certain careers require a specific major (i.e. computer programming, engineering).
- Don’t focus too much on your looks… all women are ugly when they get old.
- Study hard and be smart… intelligence never expires.
- Be careful of meeting people on the internet. That 19 year old chick you’re talking to is probably a 45 year perverted guy.
- Do internships. The “working environment” is usually much different than what you imagine.
- If you don’t like waking up early then don’t take early morning classes. You will never attend class and then get a D+.
- Do not assume to know everything. Ok you probably know some stuff but still not a lot.
- Enjoy your winter, spring and summer vacations from school. This is your last chance.
- Daddy is always right.
- Mommy is always right… but only when she repeats what Daddy says.
Age 23-30
- Winter, spring and summer vacations are now gone. Sorry. Welcome to full-time working hell. Don’t worry you’ll get used to it. It’s like prison… the first day you’ll be thinking, “F*©K! This is terrible!” But after a year you’ll be thinking, “Well… this ain’t so bad.”
- When looking for a career do you want money or fun? You almost never get both. The fun jobs usually don’t pay well and the un-fun jobs usually do pay well.
- If you want to be rich then start your own business. If you have a boss then that just means your work is making someone else rich.
- It’s ok to be gay. I mean, try not to be but if you are that’s fine. Just don’t tell grandma.
- Start your 401K immediately. Make sure you invest enough to get your company’s matching if they provide it.
- Weddings are expensive and a huge waste of money. But if you don’t ask Daddy to pay for it then shoot for the sky! BTW renting an elephant for a wedding would be pretty cool!
- You will probably change jobs/careers at least a few times. It’s normal.
- Max out your Roth IRA every year.
- Boys are pretty immature. It’s normal. So get used to them burping in your face and farting on your pillow.
- Don’t buy the most expensive house in a neighborhood.
- If you ask Mommy and Daddy for money then make sure you include time for us lecture you about money management.
- You might date someone older than you. That’s normal. But don’t date someone more than 10 years older than you. That’s just gross.
- Never take money out of your 401K or Roth IRA until you retire.
- Do not assume to know everything. You’re getting there but not yet.
- Daddy is always right.
- Mommy is always right… but only when she repeats what Daddy says.
Age 30+
- You now realize all of Daddy’s advice was right.
- You will now spend the next 22 years giving advice to your kid who won’t listen. HAHA
Check out the previously posted:
The early years
The it’s-just-a-phase years