My dad was/is an Economist with a PhD. He mainly worked in International Organizations. Also, he had a few other careers/university studies before finally sticking with economics - dropped out of law school 6 months before graduation (used this as an excuse to party the first two years of college) and also had a year or so of pre-med. In short, his higher education and knowledge of lots of things (he reads consistantly) has had the effect of me pushing myself to know as much as possible about anything.

RE: The job - in fact my former boss used to work at the same international organization as my father did many years ago. In fact during my initital interview, after he found out how I ended up in the states, he said that he knew of my father. Mind you, this was an interview for a job in Guatemala, done in Miami but referenced time some 20 years ago in Washington, D.C. What a small world! In short, what my father did and currently does effects my current job in the matter that I do everything as best as I can because my father would expect no less. (have come to terms with this and I am fine!!!)

Iggy

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2006 - Suzuki Gran Vitara (2.0 L fully equipped) Like this car so far except for trying to put on the seatbelt.
1988 - 190e - 2.3L - 172K miles (It now belongs to the exwife)
1999 - Chevy Blazer LS Fully Equiped - killed it June 2006
2001 - Honda Civic EX - 68K miles (sold June 2004)
1963 - 220S - Dual Carb 6 cyl. (sold)
1994 - Yamaha WaveRaider (fun to ride)