So many years growing up I would ask the other kids in my school what their parents did?
Sometimes I would get an real answer or I would get "something with airplanes" (back in the day you usually didn't hear...something with computers, like you hear the kids say today).
Growing up I knew exactly what my parents did.
My Dad was a real estate Broker for over 40 years. I remember being with him on a Sunday and running up and down the office halls (no agents there, or if they were, I didn't care)...."FRAN MORAN, THE REAL ESTATE MAN!!!" at the top of my lungs. Heavens knows if he was able to get anything done on those quick drop ins.
My Mom owned and operated a furniture store for over 30 years. I remember being at her place (lots of times, as I worked there in high school!)...but I had a real idea of what she did day in and day out for a living. Reshaping the "floor", helping measure stuff for customers, paying the bills to keep the doors open. It was all very real for me.
I could see how hard my parents worked for their money.
Most kids I grew up with had parents that worked regular hours, regular days. My parents didn't...
I went to training this March for Broker/Owner classes at RE/MAX International. My boys all flew up to meet me (as we planned a little vacation afterwards), but we had a day in Denver at the RE/MAX Headquarters.
They got to see all of the great flags that RE/MAX represents, they saw me "graduate" with my class of Owners.
I think they had a better understanding of what the company that I work so hard to represent, meant.
They were in awe that RE/MAX worked in 73 different countries and so many different languages. I think it gave them a different perspective then just seeing me on the phone, running out to show a house, emailing offers and counter-offers and such. They had more questions than I ever thought they would. They truly showed an interest.
They SAW the monster company behind little 'ole me.
Ever stop to think if you kids have a real understanding of what you do for a living and how it's shaping their future...?
Outside of the RE/MAX headquarters in Denver, CO
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Back in the day around San Antonio a bunch of folks worked for the military with the 5 military bases there. I know that my grandfather did for many years. You make a good point that our kids should know what we do for a living.
Sheila - It really makes you feel as if you have made a difference in your child's life when they can "See" what you as a person are trying to accomplish in life. Good job mom !
Sheila it is pretty cool that your dad was a Realtor and you followed in his foot steps. I am sure that the kids enjoyed visiting the RE/MAX headquarters as well:)
Sheila - how cool ! I haven't been there yet but I think it was a fabulous idea for your boys to see where it all happens. You might have just planted the seed for the 3rd generation of Realtors!
Dang those are some really cute kids! ANd some REALLY tall buildings!
Don - bases are still there...I think you need to come visit, huh?
Laura - thanks, sometimes it's really nice to hear!
Bill - I had too...I had that office chant still in my head!
Susan - quite possibly...we shall see!
K - RE/MAX Headquarters....awesome!
What lucky grandkids Fran has. Much continued success to you and your family!
My kids have asked me several times the details of my job. I give them bits and pieces each time so they do not get bored with me. Its fun to get the questions though. They have a general understanding of what I do and how important it is to work with someone you can trust to lead you in the right direction (with any type of transaction). Anyway, I think its fun that they ask because they do it on their own without me pushing the information on them.
That is so cool. My son always said that he NEVER wanted to be in mortgage (my previous life). I would be texting and talking constantly about ficos and dti's. He HATED IT!
Shelia, they used to have these daughter or son to work days at companies. More work organizations need to do that.
Hey! They have ReMax in Paris! I always sort of envied my friends who had Realtor® parents who exploited child labor. They seemed to have a bit of a leg up when they started off in the business!