This is embarrassing but my 6yo asked me today what I do at work and I literally sat there trying to explain financial systems auditing to a first grader. Just kept saying "um... numbers? And making sure they're correct?" My wife was losing it. Made me realize I probably don't even fully understand what I do anymore lmao. Anyone else have this crisis with their kids?
Dude this is so relatable. I do software development and trying to explain that to my 5yo without sounding completely insane is impossible. I just say "I fix computer things" and call it a day.
Financial systems auditing? Just tell him you're like a detective but for money. Kids get that. "You find the bad guys who steal money." Problem solved, he's like 6, he doesn't need the nuances.
This is actually a good wake-up call that you might not fully understand your own job lol. But honestly for a 6yo just saying "I make sure numbers are correct and companies stay safe" is probably accurate enough.
Wait this actually made me realize I couldn't explain MY job clearly to a first grader either and that's kind of a problem? Like if I can't simplify what I do into basic concepts, maybe I'm overthinking it.
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Honestly the best answer I ever heard from a dad was "I help make sure the company doesn't get in trouble." His kid was satisfied and it's actually more accurate than a ton of corporate word salad.