I like to think of myself as a loving and supportive wife. Ok, so I am a stay-at-home mom a.k.a sponge. He makes the money and I spend it. Through the years of our marital bliss and his career growth, I feel I have contributed in significant ways. My first boost to his career occurred while he was on a marketing trip to Cleveland. As he was introduced to a young female executive, he commented that Cleveland is my favorite city. She expressed surprise until he explained that I went to John Carroll University. Turns out she was a classmate of mine. She asked about my maiden name. Upon learning my identity, she exclaimed "Barb settled down?! I mean, congratulations!". See? My love of the Mistake on the Lake created a bonding moment with a potential client. My second major contribution was more about what I didn't say. Shortly after our move to South Bend, my husband sprung a faculty dinner on me at the last minute. I guess the last minute notice cut down on my griping about having to get dressed up and make chit chat with business professors. Upon my arrival, I was handed a glass of chardonnay and introduced to Fr. Hessberg. For people who have no idea who he is, don't feel bad. Turns out, everything on campus is named after him. I almost blurted out "I thought you were dead!". I stopped myself and swiftly change the subject to something other than his premature demise. See? I can be a great trophy wife. My third contribution to my husband's career advancement came this week. Paul was trying to sell a program to a company and the subject of sales came up. My husband thought it would be a great idea to reference the sales tactics used in "Tommy Boy", the best movie ever. Rather than admit I have forced him to sit through it numerous times, he started singing "Fat Guy In A Little Coat" and blamed me. He also mentioned that our son's nickname is "tons of fun". I guess it sealed the deal. I may not win clients over with my wit, charm and grace. I win them over with my college antics, ability to shut up sightly before offending a cherished member of the clergy and my knowledge of random movie trivia. Like me, you are probably wondering why he invites me to work functions.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
My contributions to my husband's career
I like to think of myself as a loving and supportive wife. Ok, so I am a stay-at-home mom a.k.a sponge. He makes the money and I spend it. Through the years of our marital bliss and his career growth, I feel I have contributed in significant ways. My first boost to his career occurred while he was on a marketing trip to Cleveland. As he was introduced to a young female executive, he commented that Cleveland is my favorite city. She expressed surprise until he explained that I went to John Carroll University. Turns out she was a classmate of mine. She asked about my maiden name. Upon learning my identity, she exclaimed "Barb settled down?! I mean, congratulations!". See? My love of the Mistake on the Lake created a bonding moment with a potential client. My second major contribution was more about what I didn't say. Shortly after our move to South Bend, my husband sprung a faculty dinner on me at the last minute. I guess the last minute notice cut down on my griping about having to get dressed up and make chit chat with business professors. Upon my arrival, I was handed a glass of chardonnay and introduced to Fr. Hessberg. For people who have no idea who he is, don't feel bad. Turns out, everything on campus is named after him. I almost blurted out "I thought you were dead!". I stopped myself and swiftly change the subject to something other than his premature demise. See? I can be a great trophy wife. My third contribution to my husband's career advancement came this week. Paul was trying to sell a program to a company and the subject of sales came up. My husband thought it would be a great idea to reference the sales tactics used in "Tommy Boy", the best movie ever. Rather than admit I have forced him to sit through it numerous times, he started singing "Fat Guy In A Little Coat" and blamed me. He also mentioned that our son's nickname is "tons of fun". I guess it sealed the deal. I may not win clients over with my wit, charm and grace. I win them over with my college antics, ability to shut up sightly before offending a cherished member of the clergy and my knowledge of random movie trivia. Like me, you are probably wondering why he invites me to work functions.
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