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InfoQuest Technologies, Inc.
8/30/2010 12:11 PM
Everybody knows who the IT guys and gals are – they’re the employees that you take for granted until a meltdown occurs. You know, the folks in the “back room” or basement who keep the technical operations humming and the firewall working.
Yep, they’re workers who deserve some respect, doggone it… which is why you should never ask your IT person any of these questions.
1. “Can you help me set up my home computer?”
Just. Don’t. Do. This. Unless, of course: a) you’re dating the IT person; or b) you’re going to pay the IT person.
2. “I’m in trouble with the boss for surfing the Internet too much. Can you erase my computer history so I don’t get fired?”
Okay, not only is this unethical, but it’s an insult. Why should the IT person pay for your crimes against the company?
3. “Will you build me a website for our family dog? It’ll be easy for you.”
Contrary to popular belief, everything takes time, even if you know how to do it well. Only ask your IT colleague for a website if you’re planning to pay up for the service.
4. “Can you settle a Star Trek bet for me?”
Believe it or not, all IT personnel are not into Star Trek. (Some prefer Star Wars. LOL.)
5. “What’s it like being a nerd?”
Ask this one and you’ll probably find out just how devious and vengeful IT folks can be. (Think MacGyver was clever? IT dudes and chicks are far more innovative.)
6. “Can you do my kids’ math homework for him?”
The straight scoop on the best answer to this one? “Yes, I can. But I’m not going to.”
7. “Don’t you get tired of being in such a boring job?”
Oh, yeah. We really get tired of wearing jeans to work, knowing everyone’s surfing habits and being seen as the go-to people whenever a technical crisis occurs. And let’s not forget how dull it is to actually understand the latest gadgets before they ever reach your hands.
8. “I called you five minutes ago! Where were you?”
Despite a commonly-held belief that IT pros are superheroes, we actually have to rely on the laws of physics. So no – we can’t magically appear when you need us. But we’ll do our best despite that pesky time-space continuum thing.
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Re: 8 Questions Never to Ask Your IT Person
Heh. Good stuff. Maybe the answer to #6, though, should be: "Sure, can he come in and install a SQL cluster while I'm doing his homework?"
On second thought, best not to offer. Some parents will answer "sure, he's a computer genius..."
By Daryl on
11/23/2010 4:38 PM
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