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In Hey Dad..., Rob J. Finlay provides practical guidance on career, entrepreneurship, personal finance, and life skills. He details his job search experience as a finance graduate in 1992, sharing strategies for targeting companies, networking, and excelling in interviews. Finlay talks about his transition from Wall Street to entrepreneurship, how he funded his business, celebrated milestones, and solved customer problems. Finlay speaks on budgeting, saving, managing debt, and investing in assets like real estate and stocks. He offers tips on renting apartments, maintaining a home, managing car ownership, and building social skills, leaning into the importance of manners and etiquette. Finlay provides all this by drawing from his own experiences and mentorship from experts like Joel Lambert, a former Navy SEAL.
Hey Dad...: Everything You Should've Learned About Life (But Didn't) by Rob J. Finlay is a candid, no-nonsense guide to the world of adulthood. Finlay’s writing is simple and straightforward, with a style that’s easy and accessible. He balances practical advice with personal anecdotes, making even the most mundane topics—like budgeting or car ownership—feel insightful. What sets this book apart is its authenticity; Finlay doesn’t sugarcoat the realities of life, offering advice based on his own mistakes and lessons learned. Some readers may find certain aspects a little dated, but, on the whole, it has a solid structure. Whether you’re embarking on your first foray outside your childhood home or simply need a refresher, Finlay gives a helpful, well-rounded resource for building a strong foundation in life.
