wow your dad sounds like me. I love automating systems on
  computers because it frees up SO MUCH TIME and THEN I choose
  what to do with the rest of it. One option is cramming even MORE
  automated systems into the freed up time to accomplish more
  things at once. I used this at a a number of jobs so they'd
  marvel at my efficiency and effectiveness and it let me take
  longer bathroom breaks if I wanted.