Do you ever get tired of being a computer geek?

[iRONic]

Originally posted by: Kaido
Haha I do the same thing

Heh heh...

I never used to recomend Macs, until you and me spoke about it.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: iRONic

Originally posted by: Kaido
Haha I do the same thing

Heh heh...

I never used to recomend Macs, until you and me spoke about it.

:thumbsup: Now that the basic $599 Mac Mini model is dual-core, I feel pretty good in recommending them to people as a good replacement computer. Toss in one gig of ram for good measure and enjoy a non-cruddy computer

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: TXHokie
I would quit IT in a second if I could do something else that pays as much.

The only thing I've found that pays better is Sales, but it requires more effort and is (personally) not as much fun.

 

[iRONic]

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: iRONic

Originally posted by: Kaido
Haha I do the same thing

Heh heh...

I never used to recomend Macs, until you and me spoke about it.

:thumbsup: Now that the basic $599 Mac Mini model is dual-core, I feel pretty good in recommending them to people as a good replacement computer. Toss in one gig of ram for good measure and enjoy a non-cruddy computer

Yerp, we can't build 'em that cheap.

 

[TechnoPro]

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: pontifex
yep. i even want out of the IT field altogether.

people think that if you know something about cmputers, you know everything about computers and every piece of software out there. they also think you know eveything about printers, fax machines, and other electronic equipment.

i get so annoyed when people assume that.

Yeah, I hate that. Especially on contract work..."You said you're a computer person...why don't you know this piece of software?" Because there are tens of millions of software apps out there? Derrrr...

I mean, you can usually figure it out, but yeah...people don't use their heads sometimes. Computers almost seemed mystical to many people, a magic box that requires some sort of supernatural geeky intelligence to work on.

/rant

Damn, that rings true.

You're right, someone skilled can usually figure out the unknown software, but people sometimes expect an encyclopedic knowledge.

My favorite, though, is when I am working in a video store, restaurant, or another "public" business. Customers assume that since I am working within the store, I must be an exployee of that store - not unreasonable. So I politely tell them I do not work there, rather I am working on the buisiness's computer systems. Two-thirds of the time, if not more, they start asking me computer questions. These are complete strangers who have just heard me tell them that I am not part of the business and I that I am busy working. Blows my mind.

 

[lokiju]

I've been tired of it for some time now but don't know what else I could do.

 

[lyssword]

sometimes when I fix some random problems people are like: oh he's a genius. They don't understand that its basically trial and error. Yep like some of you pointed out, they also expect you to know how every piece of software operates and how to hack too.. f***K! I will be trying to deny/keep low profile next time.. I think the portrayal of geeks in the media is to blame, or something in the water

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: lyssword
sometimes when I fix some random problems people are like: oh he's a genius. They don't understand that its basically trial and error. Yep like some of you pointed out, they also expect you to know how every piece of software operates and how to hack too.. f***K! I will be trying to deny/keep low profile next time.. I think the portrayal of geeks in the media is to blame, or something in the water

Yeah...that happened to me like 3 times in the last week, I'd spend like 30 seconds and it'd be some simple fix, and I'd be lauded like I had saved the world from certain doom

 

[mpitts]

As long as my clients keep paying my rate, I will never tire of it.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: TechnoPro

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: pontifex
yep. i even want out of the IT field altogether.

people think that if you know something about cmputers, you know everything about computers and every piece of software out there. they also think you know eveything about printers, fax machines, and other electronic equipment.

i get so annoyed when people assume that.

Yeah, I hate that. Especially on contract work..."You said you're a computer person...why don't you know this piece of software?" Because there are tens of millions of software apps out there? Derrrr...

I mean, you can usually figure it out, but yeah...people don't use their heads sometimes. Computers almost seemed mystical to many people, a magic box that requires some sort of supernatural geeky intelligence to work on.

/rant

Damn, that rings true.

You're right, someone skilled can usually figure out the unknown software, but people sometimes expect an encyclopedic knowledge.

My favorite, though, is when I am working in a video store, restaurant, or another "public" business. Customers assume that since I am working within the store, I must be an exployee of that store - not unreasonable. So I politely tell them I do not work there, rather I am working on the buisiness's computer systems. Two-thirds of the time, if not more, they start asking me computer questions. These are complete strangers who have just heard me tell them that I am not part of the business and I that I am busy working. Blows my mind.

Yeah, people don't understand that there are multiple fields within Computer Science. It's not to hard to get your feet wet in all of them, but you can't be a master in everything...it's just too broad. Photoshop, databases, web design, email systems, hardware, programming, networking...I mean, I know Cisco guys who do hardcore networking all day yet don't know beans about normal computer stuff.

 

[SophalotJack]

Originally posted by: Kaido
Inspired by Ricemarine's thread about community college...

Sometimes it gets old, being asked to do computer-related stuff all the time. Most of the time I enjoy it, but sometimes...I just want to take a break. How about you?

I feel the same way.... I've gotten to the point that I will only go out of my way to help family and real close friends.

I prefer to work on non-brand custom rigs for the learning though.

I got fed up when a loose friend of mine threw up on his laptop when he was wasted. I was nice enough to take the whole thing apart and qtip it clean for him and replace his keyboard.

Never again will I let noobs in on my comp knowledge.

 

[Journer]

i dont mind it...customer support sucks...other than that...the life is good...good job..good pay..

 

[daniel1113]

I get tired of helping other people with their computers, not because it bothers me to help out, but because it is a pain in the ass and always goes under appreciated.

Aside from that, just having knowledge about computers and programming tires me out, as I am always writing apps, websites, and databases and customizing my computer to fit my needs. It's almost a plague. If I didn't have this knowledge, I would probably be just fine with a Dell using iTunes.

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: daniel1113
I get tired of helping other people with their computers, not because it bothers me to help out, but because it is a pain in the ass and always goes under appreciated.

Aside from that, just having knowledge about computers and programming tires me out, as I am always writing apps, websites, and databases and customizing my computer to fit my needs. It's almost a plague. If I didn't have this knowledge, I would probably be just fine with a Dell using iTunes.

Haha 10/10. You and me both

 

[Philippine Mango]

Originally posted by: pontifex
yep. i even want out of the IT field altogether.

people think that if you know something about cmputers, you know everything about computers and every piece of software out there. they also think you know eveything about printers, fax machines, and other electronic equipment.

i get so annoyed when people assume that.

You know whats more annoying than that? Your insistant trolling and thread crapping of my threads!

 

[Hyperblaze]

Originally posted by: BKLounger
if it's an interesting topic and the other party has some interesting ideas then it isn't so bad. Most of the time though it's people who are computer illliterate who keep asking the same questions.

1. How do i download free music or movies
2. How do i get rid of spyware, virus'
3. Can you build a computer for me if i give you a budget of $50 that you can build in your free time / give me a computer.

This is when it gets tiring

If someone asks you how to permantely get rid of spyware and virus, just tell them to get linux.

PS: I never advertise what I know to folks, unless I'm looking for work