28
Apr
2006
Setting a good example
I am the modern definition of what future generations will hate.
While chatting with my boss the other day he casually asked me how long it takes me to get to work. I calmly answered that it’s approximately two hours each way. In attempts to reduce the amount of pity generated by those who hear of such ridiculous numbers I tend to comment that I enjoy working/reading/sleeping while on the subway and by now I am very much used to the routine. My boss kind of smirked and said “I have a son who is about year younger then you.”
Right there and then everything made since. I the person who put up a hell of a fight in order to get a car for work commute has became the very person who will inflict similar faith upon the younger generation. I guess it doesn’t really help that I enjoy taking the bus far more then driving.
My boss went on telling me that I am his only example of someone who is under 23 years of age and finds it bearable to commute this much on public transpiration. I guess this is a typical parental mechanism, to find some other kid [or make one up for that matter], who exhibits the desired behavior; clearly if your example can do it then your offspring can to as well.
My condolences go off to the kid who is not going to get a car from his daddy. Pffff yea right, be a man buy your own car or take the public transportation and enjoy!!!!!! If I can do it so can any one else!
PS: Could there be way to market this talent of mine, being a legitimate example of “proper” cost efficient behavior. Just think how many parents out there are nagged about a car or a toy… I could make millions. J/K there are tons of people who have it way worse then me, I just live in a society who can’t imagine commuting to work for longer then 45 minutes.
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