 Jonathan says, without getting too deep in the weeds about my background, I've always had what I would consider a menial job on a help desk, and I don't see that changing in the future. My concern is about the example I'm setting up for my five-year-old son. What can I do to ensure he succeeds at his chosen career when the time comes, and how do I encourage him so that he actually does something meaningful with his professional life? I will keep his mind open to trade school possibilities and won't dismiss anything. He simply has to do better than I have.