why do people expect IT guys to know every program that was ever written??

LSK

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Thu Dec-01-05 03:30 PM
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why do people expect IT guys to know every program that was ever written??

People are always asking me about programs that I never use or heard of. Because I have a job in computers doesnt mean I know everything!!!

:grr:

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Debi

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Thu Dec-01-05 03:31 PM
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1. You don't?

:wow:

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ScreamingMeemie

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Thu Dec-01-05 03:33 PM
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2. Hey, can you help me with this ACI program...it's a real nasty one...

You look like you know what you're doing. :hi:

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kick-ass-bob

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Thu Dec-01-05 03:33 PM
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3. You dumbass.

:eyes:

:P
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LSK

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Thu Dec-01-05 03:34 PM
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4. sorry, i dont know your shareware program you downloaded 10 years ago

Edited on Thu Dec-01-05 03:37 PM by LSK

I dont know why b's gold recorder wont burn an audio CD from mp3s downloaded from emule BECAUSE I NEVER USED THE PROGRAM!!!!!

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Sanity Claws

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Thu Dec-01-05 03:34 PM
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5. IT are geeks who don't have a life.

They have nothing else to do but learn all the programs out there. :hide:

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Jokerman

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Thu Dec-01-05 03:37 PM
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6. I get asked to fix copiers, intercoms, fax machines....

That's in addition to being expected to know everything about every piece of hardware and software that comes down the line.

I've had people open the box on a new device, loose the instructions, then ask me how to make it work.

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Commie Pinko Dirtbag

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Thu Dec-01-05 03:40 PM
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7. Because people outside a craft can only graft an atomic concept of it

Everything computer related is "them computer stuff," and if you work with "them computer stuff," and thing X is of "them computer stuff," then, by Jove, you HAVE to know X!

This is not a diss. It's how people's brains work.

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