 Kösen was unable to complete his education because of his height, he instead worked part-time as a farmer.He describes the advantages of being tall as being able to see a great distance and being able to help his family with domestic tasks such as changing light bulbs and hanging curtains.He lists disadvantages as not being able to find clothes for his legs measuring and for his arms with a sleeve length measuring or shoes that fit, as well as finding it difficult to fit into an average-sized car.