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Explain your job like you're talking to a 4 year old

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Cryingatthegym · 02/06/2026 22:04

Tonight my 4 year old asked me what I do for work. I told him I help people fix problems with their homes.

What would you tell my 4 year old you do? And can anyone guess what I do for a living?!

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EnglishGirlApproximately · 03/06/2026 23:20

I talk to people who sell holidays about how to sell more of one type of holiday and teach them how to advertise them. I sometimes take those people on holidays so they can try them out and tell their customers about them.

HalfasleepChrisintheMorning · 04/06/2026 07:16

SabrinaThwaite · 03/06/2026 22:38

Remind me to book afternoon check ups.

😂 Username is from a YouTuber/ Northern Exposure

ParentsTrapped · 04/06/2026 07:25

I help companies when something has gone wrong or they’ve had a fight with other people or companies.

First I find out what happened. I try to work out who is in the wrong and then use that to tell “my” company what I think they should do next. If I think the other people are the baddies, then I help my company prove that. If they’re in the wrong, I try to help them avoid getting in trouble for it.

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LittlefatTaffin · 04/06/2026 07:34

I chase bad guys and drive a car really fast.

It’s more than that though but 4 year olds only care about the seemingly “fun” bit.

Ladywhatlunches · 04/06/2026 08:09

Mmr224 · 03/06/2026 22:48

Broker, lawyer, investment specialist?

Close, Estate Planner

blueshoes · 05/06/2026 21:35

ParentsTrapped · 04/06/2026 07:25

I help companies when something has gone wrong or they’ve had a fight with other people or companies.

First I find out what happened. I try to work out who is in the wrong and then use that to tell “my” company what I think they should do next. If I think the other people are the baddies, then I help my company prove that. If they’re in the wrong, I try to help them avoid getting in trouble for it.

Litigation lawyer?

ParentsTrapped · 05/06/2026 22:56

You got it @blueshoes!

meepmeeprr2025 · 05/06/2026 23:02

I check land registry documents and forms owners fill in to make sure its OK for you and possibly your bank to buy sell or transfer your property. I also check how you want to hold said property in case you die or lose capacity. Sometimes I check for your bank that its OK for them to lend you money on property you already own.

blueshoes · 05/06/2026 23:09

meepmeeprr2025 · 05/06/2026 23:02

I check land registry documents and forms owners fill in to make sure its OK for you and possibly your bank to buy sell or transfer your property. I also check how you want to hold said property in case you die or lose capacity. Sometimes I check for your bank that its OK for them to lend you money on property you already own.

Conveyancer?

SinuousTendrils · 05/06/2026 23:14

I help arty types help people get better.

Dameputtingonabraveface · 05/06/2026 23:19

Check children are safe. I have to explain this to explain this to 4 year olds (and other age groups) daily in my interactions. When I ask them of they know what my job is, they say yes but then can never articulate it. Neither can adults to be honest.....

NotMeNoNo · 05/06/2026 23:33

Dig holes in the ground and fill them in again. Write stories about what was in the holes. Then get to play with diggers. I mean my job is awesome.

DrPrunesqualer · 06/06/2026 13:31

NotMeNoNo · 05/06/2026 23:33

Dig holes in the ground and fill them in again. Write stories about what was in the holes. Then get to play with diggers. I mean my job is awesome.

Archaeologist

hellospring26 · 06/06/2026 13:33

I write stories to win business. I was taught it years ago and it is very handy as no one understands what I do by my job title

DrPrunesqualer · 06/06/2026 13:38

hellospring26 · 06/06/2026 13:33

I write stories to win business. I was taught it years ago and it is very handy as no one understands what I do by my job title

Brand storytelling ?

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