Why My Wife's Friends and relations think Software developer can trouble shoot Computer Hardware problems ?
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Whether I think I can, or think I can't, I am always bloody right!
I Understand.. :-D
Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com
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Yes, you are right. They cant understand what we do. That's the main problem. Since we are working in front of a Monitor they think its a TV. :-D :-D :-D
Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com
:-D :-D Now you're onto it!! ;)
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Always they think I am a Hardware Engineer, Not even on a computer. Some times ask for Televisions problems. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
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:-D :-D Now you're onto it!! ;)
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Ha Ha, Yes.. I wish google will find a solution for me...After getting in to that.. :-D
Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com
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Got the same issue with friends, family and friends friends friends(people I've never even met) !! :wtf:
You are correct. Fortunately after Laptops introduce some of them understand Monitor is not a Television.
Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com
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To non-IT people, it's a box of magic... yes, we can fix a TV, install a car stereo, wire up the surround sound, suggest a good microwave, fix the photocopier, update a GPS, install stuff on a phone...
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In other words we are able to read and follow instructions and we need to be able to learn quickly. In my early IT career the acronyms RTM and RTFM were to be heard regularly, despite the fact that the person uttering those acronyms could quite easily have helped me. This does seem to be what characterises the general skills required in IT, there's a member of my family who appears to be incapable of following instructions while I can - guess who has difficulty figuring things out on a computer despite having used computers daily for longer than I have?
“That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.”
― Christopher Hitchens
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You are correct. Fortunately after Laptops introduce some of them understand Monitor is not a Television.
Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com
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Ha Ha, Yes.. I wish google will find a solution for me...After getting in to that.. :-D
Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com
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Yes but now you get SMART TV's :| , and we're back to "My TV doesn't want to work with the internet" (Causing using the word connect isn't in their vocabulary :laugh: )
Yes, But somehow we can do something with Software or Operating problems. Thing is If they submit a Hardware problem.
Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com
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Always they think I am a Hardware Engineer, Not even on a computer. Some times ask for Televisions problems. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
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Seems to be a common Problem have same issues here: -> "Hey! You are studying Computer science, may you install Office for me?" -> "Whoa my coffemachine is broke, you are in electonic stuff ? May you fix it?" -> "I Need a new Computer, give advice? ... Nah thats to expensive" -> My car Needs more Sound, you know how to wire my subwoofer and stuff?" -> "Interesting... may you look after my telephones , they rang all togehter, now the don't" Looks like IT is everything thats got a cable or uses energy...
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Gihan Liyanage wrote:
I am talking about Hardware problems dude.
Yes, I know. I am suggesting that the average person doesn't understand/care that we are software developers, and just expect us to be able to fix all those things, because "it's IT, right?"!!
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Turn your sarcasm level to 11.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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Always they think I am a Hardware Engineer, Not even on a computer. Some times ask for Televisions problems. :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
fbgsd asgtdfg
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Seems to be a common Problem have same issues here: -> "Hey! You are studying Computer science, may you install Office for me?" -> "Whoa my coffemachine is broke, you are in electonic stuff ? May you fix it?" -> "I Need a new Computer, give advice? ... Nah thats to expensive" -> My car Needs more Sound, you know how to wire my subwoofer and stuff?" -> "Interesting... may you look after my telephones , they rang all togehter, now the don't" Looks like IT is everything thats got a cable or uses energy...
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I Like your comment.:rose: And IT is every thing that use cable or Energy .. !! Cheers .. :omg:
Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com
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I am developer but started off as a tech so I can indeed troubleshoot hardware. When people ask me what I do I always say I am a tech ... to avoid having to explain what job involves.
Yes, We can explain. But they need to have understand your job invlves. Otherwise they think we are Fail or We dont like to help them. Some times friends will understand, But Specialy Wifes relations .. ;P ;P ;P
Gihan Liyanage http://gihansampathliyanage.wordpress.com
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Got the same issue with friends, family and friends friends friends(people I've never even met) !! :wtf:
Asgard25 wrote:
Got the same issue with friends, family and friends friends friends
I remember one time I was sitting in a pub and this lady told me that her and her BF just got a computer. I said something like "that's nice", as if I cared. She then said that they would have o invite me over for diner. Right, as if that will ever happen; I thought to myself that would always have another engagement if asked. You never invited me over for dinner before but now you want me to come for dinner and no doubt set up our computer. :doh:
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