/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>1690390
>dads a fellow at the IEEE and is a principle member of multiple standards boards. 2 of which were created due to papers he wrote. He's given keynote speaches at the annual meetings
>considerd the leading expert in his field
>always takes me to meet his colleagues at work, chief members of the IEEE, and people he's collaborated with for research
>tfw anytime I meet any of the big whigs that talk about how smart my dad is and what I think about the latest paper while I try to bullshit through the conversations to they dont figure out im bassicly retarded and have no idea whats going

Holy shit is it intimidating being around people like that when Im basicly retarded. But despite being a bit lazy and constantly filed with existential dread that I dont know anything. My Dads one of the most patient and encouraging people possible. Legitimately having him mentor me is the only reason I think Ill become a pretty decent consultant.