My Wife Was Ashamed of My Job — Until Career Day Changed Everything. I’ve worked as a school janitor for years. It’s not glamorous, but I take pride in keeping the place safe and clean. My wife, though, was embarrassed. At events, she’d avoid saying what I did.
Then came our daughter’s school career day. She asked me to speak, but my wife suggested someone with a “better” job go instead. Still, I went.
I told the kids how I help their school every day. They asked questions, clapped, and even said they wanted to help clean like me.
Later, my wife overheard other parents praising “the janitor dad” for inspiring their kids. That night, she teared up and said, “I’m sorry. You’ve always been more than enough.”
Now, she introduces me with pride. And I’ve never stood taller in my uniform.
