Hidden Costs (Do You See Them?)

How do you feel about what things cost? OK, so more … how do you feel when parts of costs are hidden? Hidden Costs are awful. Yeah, that applies to extra fees on things like your phone and Internet bills, but those aren’t hidden so much as extra costs. You...

Fred Wilson Comments

You likely have no idea who Fred Wilson is. That’s OK; unless you’re steeped in the ways of Venture Capital you have no reason to know Fred. So a post titled as “Fred Wilson Comments” might have you scratching your head; what’s Rent-A-Dad...

Tips in the Gig Economy

It’s a pretty good bet that you’ve encountered—even worked in— the Gig Economy. And if you have, whether by hailing a ride via Uber or working at TaskRabbit, you’ve probably thought about tips. Tips in the Gig Economy are an interesting discussion...

Understanding IKEA Furniture Assembly

At Rent-a-Dad, we take the trust our clients put in us pretty seriously. Of course we do … we’re your (rental) DAD!! So imagine my surprise when I got the message you see here as I was explaining the ins and outs of understanding IKEA furniture assembly....

You Get What You Pay For …

It’s long been said that You Get What You Pay For. Yes, by Dad, of course, but it’s not like we claim a trademark on that old saw. “You Get What You Pay for” has always meant that you shouldn’t expect anything to...