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No, only in my dreams, and no, respectively. My dad worked for a big company as a computer programmer; when you call your bank and you get the automated voice menu that tells you to press one for checking, two for savings, etc.? He'd help banks set that up, and particularly if one bank was taking over another bank, he'd help them switch or upgrade systems.

I couldn't do that. I've got a cousin who's a lawyer though, so maybe legal's going to be the family business now. :)

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"Make him a non-binding contract he may or may not refuse persuant to article 3 section 5 of Business Ordinances of Indiana Code (BOINK)."

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That last line omg.

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It's a trope for a reason haha!

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1. No family business. The unofficial family motto: "stable income over entrepreneurship." Not officially but in my head.

2. Maybe in my twenties. Today? Not a chance.

3. I know astronauts eat tortillas so if that's what you had in mind, then yes.

Also, I feel for both father and son in this story.

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Need “stable income over entrepreneurship” in latin on a crest with a lion wearing a suit and tie.

Agreed re feeling both father and son--its such a natural and maybe even common thing. An awkward family moment that is difficult to navigate.

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