As a proud USC fan, this just goes to show family first no matter what!... Glad there are actually parents out there that give a rats behind after the age of 13... That was a special moment he was able to experience wit his whole family and a moment that can never be ripped away... I do believe i would do the same thing for my son, they are just some moments you can't never get back! and he is right our GAMECOCK NATION wont let em down.

While I admire a person putting their family ahead of other things, remember this is a car sales job. If he is any good he will be able to get other opportunities and perhaps have some benefit from all the publicity. Foolish boss could have gotten the free publicity by doing something else.

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He knew his son would make millions in 2-3 years. But yeah...just call in sick.

"Definitely nice, yes. But how many parents out there would make, or could even entertain making, the same call?"

That is because the corporations have purchased your politicians and moved all your jobs out of the USA. You have let your employers become your slave masters.

Funny how many of you give in to your employers. The business of selling cars is so important that a few days would've caused the company some pain? Grow a pair people.

yes 1 what happen to his vacation days and 2 must be more to not letting him off lack of no car sales 3 @#$% fan cry about everything 4 is his boss a Clemson fan

If the guy needed the job & will be in bad shape financialy because of quiting he was a jerk for quiting. Little kids want thier parents to watch thier every move (mommy watch this) grown men are independent & do not want help or to be cheered on if it causes damage for the person doing the cheering.

It is not practical for an employer to cater to every whim of its workers. If they did they would not survive & a lot more people would be out of a job.

If this guy really wanted the time off he most likely did not take the responsibility to get it off i.e., better plan his vacation time, pay someone else to do his job or work for free on days off. I have worked @ jobs in the past where workers would pay several days wages to another worker to get the day off plus the worker filling in would get paid by the company.

The employer was wise to get rid of someone that was not responsible. If the worker was a real asset to the company he would not have lost his job & it is his responsibility to make himself valuable.

Just goes to show you that all that matters to businesses today is to make money, to hell with family and values. Shame on his boss or bosses for not giving him the day or two off, or trying to get someone to fill in for him. I will never bye an Audi or Volkswagon. Jerks. Good on you dad, being there for your children has to be number 1.

My husband did the same thing many years ago when his son was playing for a travel team in Orlando. His employer would not let him off, so he quit. This caused many years of headache and hardship for our family. It was a selfish move on his part, and taught his son nothing other than he is more important than a commitment to a job and taking care of the rest of the family. This college aged grown man should not be so proud of this move by his dad. Commitment comes in lots of forms, and we as a society are raising self-important brats!!!! Life happens, and we don't always get what we want. It sucks, but why should this man throw away a career because of his son's interests. His son is a grown-up!

His son, being a baseball player, makes a lot of money. Can't he give some to his father, or just plain support him!

really hate to be the buzzkill in this very heartwarming story but something tells me the father had wanted to quit his job even before this. Its a very kind gesture but think about it.. his job wasnt all that great to begin with and to be honest had i worked at a crappy place that i wanted to leave and heard i had the choice to watch my son play baseball or keep my job. depending on my financial situation of course but i think i might choose to see my son play. yes a job is a job but perhaps the dad was in a position to do so. lovely story eitheir way so props to the dad!

He should have just called in sick

Anyone know where I can get a Gucci or Prada handbag? Perhaps a polo shirt?

Also, this article was interesting, when I read it days ago....way to stay current Yahoo!

way to go :)) we all need priorities and family must come first!!! way to stick it to the man!they don't care about YOUR FAMILY just the bottom line.Blood Sucking vermins

You see it as reckless David. I see it as beautiful. And please, Pops is a car salesman....If I owned a car dealership I would be begging him to work for me. Who WOULDN'T want to buy their car from him? :0)

Why was he out of vacation days! Didn't he think his son's team was good enough to make it back to the World Series? If he made that vow, then he should have scheduled those days off in advance. It's his own fault.

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I have a funny feeling the name of the manager at this dealership is Trend Trader.

And you have it all wrong.

He wasn't asking to go to EVERY game.

He wasn't asking for the company to close its doors for a week.

He WAS providing for his family.

His son is pitching in the COLLEGE WORLD SERIES. Not just another game.

He wanted a day off. Big freakin deal.

What? If he's not there, the company shuts down? They close their doors? They go bankrupt, all because this one guy isn't there for a day?

GIVE ME A BREAK!!!

Having a job does NOT mean they OWN YOU!!!

And for all of you others ripping on him for wanting to see this AWESOME, and proud event take place, either don't have kids, or you have a kid whose biggest accomplishment was learning to ride a bike, in which you had no part of teaching them. It was the neighbors dad that showed him. You were too busy with your AWESOMELY, FABULOUS job. And did not want to ruin your chance at a perfect attendance pin for the 6th year in a row.

Oh, and don't forget about the free doughnut you got for working the Saturday of your kids birthday.

Bravo....you da man!!

You deserve the dedicated employee parking spot in the FRONT ROW BABY!!!!

FACT IS: If you miss the BIGGEST DAY of your kids entire life, to go earn a days pay, I feel sorry for your kid. And I DONT CARE HOW MUCH YOU MADE THAT DAY!!!

You lost, and your an idiot.

He quit his job because he couldn't get the time off from his work ; what kind of employer was he working for ? The name of his employer should be disclosed - talk about negative image for the company.

With the fame he has gotten as a result of his actions and the media coverage, something tells me he will not be unemployed for very long.

Good luck.

A good father makes sure he can provide food, shelter, medical care and other NECESSITIES for his family before going to a stupid game.

Get real people. Businesses don't revolve around childrens' sporting events or parents' "needs" to go to them.

I learned a valuable lessen many years ago....I was asked to come in on one of my days off! I remember I had big plans when I told the boss "NO" Guess what he asked me? He asked me; If I mentioned I wouldn't be able to work on a few of my days off when I filled out my job application? He was spot on! I never complained again...Sometimes you need to toughen up. Look at our military men throughout the years they have given their lives and missed so much more than many of could ever imagine! One more thing this boss was the best. Another co worker called in sick with a soar throat the boss replied that it was alright he didn't hire him to sing and he would see him soon! "Charlie" had learned from the best and his work ethics were No different than what he expected his employees to have been...

Perhaps the father should have never worked a day in his life so he could be there for every moment of his child's life...now that would be truly praiseworthy! he could witness every glorious sneeze that came from this amazing child. Then his child would know that the entire universe revolves around him. I'm tired of the self esteem generation.

He's an idiot!