NYC - Seahawk Spawn Inbound
 

A few months ago my daughter decided to leave Scottsdale and head back East. She had some job offers in Atlanta, DC, and Charleston, etc. but was focused on NYC. She is 25 and who can blame her.

She has been staying with us for a month as she organized her strategy. She still mows better than I do. She has the gift.

Two trips up, two offers and she accepted one today. Great money, benefits and a chance to excel, all her favorite things.

The reason I posted this is that it just happens so fast, the journey from child to being offered the exact job she wanted in NYC. Man, young folks with kids, enjoy!

Our goal was to instill confidence and manners, a sense of responsibility and self awareness. Check.

My favorite picture of her:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1533926990.jpg

Congrats Paul, ya got a kid with your wife's genetics and looks. How did you or I ever get so lucky with a spouses?

Ya done good. Any yer boy ain't too bad either!

Too cool and a neat 'old' pic. NYC would be great when young and some $$ in your pocket.

Paul, that's just awesome. I wish for the same things in my own children, and hope that I'm able to be half as successful as you have been.

A he11 of a lot of money anywhere in the USA is minimum wage in NYC.

WOW!!

stellar work parents!! love stories like this!!

flipside of the coin - my brother got his GF's kid to watch and feed his dogs while we were away from vacation. he fed and watered the dogs. what he DIDNT do was bring in the mail. it got so full, and overflowing the USPS stopped delivery. this kid stepped over the avalanche of mail to get thru the front door. he said, "oh, you only told me to take care of the dogs".

while that is totally true...................

Congrats to your daughter, and to her parents.

NYC is a fascinating place to be, and while I don't live in Manhattan proper (I'm across the Hudson on the "Gold Coast" of NJ), I've spent all of my working days over the last 13 years in this city. The energy of the place is palpable and exciting and it doesn't ever get old (for me).

Let us know when you're in town for delivery or visits. We can try to rustle up some local Pelicans for adult beverages.

Funny, That's what kids do. My wife would tell my younger buy to take their clothes downstairs. He goes and take his tee shirt and socks only and leave his brother's in the same pile just where they left it coming into the house.

Younger one: "My clothes are down there, those aren't mine". Runs off.

Paul, I will say this, its not your kids, it you and your wife's doing / hard work that they turned out this way. I say hats off to both of you.

My sentiments exactly. Children are a product of their environment. You and your wife gave them the environment to thrive.

+1

Ain’t that the truth...

Congrats to your daughter! It is good to be proud of your kids.

If that was true my son wouldn’t have become the man he is. I sucked at being a parent.

Congratulations Paul, and good luck to your daughter.

That’s what life is about. No other accomplishments compare. Congrats.

You must be proud. I work very hard to
Make sure my 12 year old will have similar attributes. I’m in New York and very involved in the rental market (not a landlord or broker) if you need objective insight into sub markets.

She will have a blast!

PM sent with my contact info - thanks!

Glen is right, btw - Arden got the looks and talent from her Mother!

One of the better threads we've had here in a while.

Thanks, Paul.....and all the best to your little girl in the Big Apple!

The one thing Arden did get from me is financial acumen. She is a spread sheet monster and had already calculated fed/state/city and other fees before she settled on a salary range.

Her FJ will stay here and I'll take over the insurance since I will be driving a few times a week. She has no loans or credit payments of any kind. Other than her phone plan, she is clear.

Thanks for the positive comments. I always enjoy the family posts here and thought I contribute...again:cool:

Congrats to your daughter and her parents for a job well done!

What area/industry is her career?

I think NYC is terrific place for someone that's starting a career. The city is full of many bright young professionals. It's easy to make friends and build a great network and maybe even find a spouse. It's a coalescing point for many of this nation's brightest young adults. That your daughter had the foresight to "run the math" tells me that she's got what it takes to make it work.

I spent a couple years living there in my early 30s and still visit often for work. While, I was quite happy to leave and have no desire to go back (it's too expensive and really difficult to have a car hobby), I'm thankful for the experience of earning that "merit badge".

I've been meaning to start a thread on parenting tips. As my kids are now 7 and 10, I'm trying to learn from those that have BTDT on how best to develop the next generation in this Brave New World we now live in.

Congrats again!

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Thanks.

I can say without equivocation that parents presenting a united, agreed upon in advance position to their children is essential across the spectrum.

There was zippy playing mom versus dad. I will also say that my wife and I were willing to listen and if either my son or daughter had their schit together enough to change our minds on a rule or issue, we did.

We were benevolent rulers:D

Lastly, they will make mistakes; the only zero tolerance rule we had was lying about those mistakes or lying, frankly, in general. Being accountable is a gift that must be learned.

So much more. Remember, take pictures, take time for them, take them places and make them play a varsity sport in HS, an equivalent effort or play an instrument.

Thanks again - hot day, and I've rambled on!

I just wanted to provide a quick update, not about Arden but concerning the help/guideance she received from some folks here on Pelican.

Thank you. You folks were great.

If you guys need help finding your children farm acreage in Southern Maryland, I'm your Boy:D

Seriously, I am very grateful.

This is very similar to what I told Hugh and his charming bride.

It is not by accident that people like Paul have kids like they do.

Paul--congrats on a wonderful story and beautiful picture.


We did the exact same thing. and, if Mom or Dad saids something the other disagreed with, the other had to sign on to that program. We'd course correct later as necessary (say, if Dad decreed something stupid).


Amen. They will fail. Failure, a biological imperative, builds strength like nothing else. I told my kids if they didn't fail at things, they weren't aiming high enough. Worked out pretty well.

As a pre-condition to getting their licenses, my kids had to complete 3 PCA skills days. To get their own cars, three PCA track events. My daughter loved it and went on to do 70 events her first three years. My son, who is the best driver of all of us, did his three PCA events and that was enough.

Thank you for starting this thread.

Congrats.

A beautiful young girl and a great success story...For her, and for you as a good parent.