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Having your last name mean something is sort of an old school thought. Unless you're the child of some movie star or professional athlete your name probably isn't recognized.

I went to a pizza place to apply for a job the other day. My dad has worked there for years on an off, between jobs and for extra money on occasion. Handing the application to a manager, he eventually noticed the field where you list who referred you.

"Oh, how do you know Ed Goodloe?"

"He's my father"

"No way!? Another Goodloe"

Both managers shook my hand, and the one with my application told me he'd give it to the owner saying "Your name holds a lot of weight around here"

What a feeling. I've always been proud of my parents, and always aspired to have a work ethic as strong and dedicated as my fathers. Hearing that the hard working role model I look up to has made a name for himself was awesome.

Safe to say that I'll be busting my ass if I get that job.