Today, after a 16-hour day fixing the computer network at my workplace, I didn't even get a "Thank you". I did, however, get people whining about how, "That computer crap never works" and, "Why do we need IT anyway?" FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I got written up for filing a complaint against IT for unplugging my computer while I was on my lunch break. I found out because one of my workmates warned me. I work with a computer so old, it takes about 40 minutes to get it running. The company refuses to update the equipment, because "it's unnecessary." FML
Today, at work, my computer started acting up. I told my boss I could fix it, but he told me to call the IT department instead. Neither the IT technician or his supervisor could figure it out, so I showed them what was wrong and how to fix it. I was promptly fired for wasting 2 hours of company time. FML
Today, my computer stopped connecting to the corporate network. I know what the problem is, but our tech support is so clueless that the only thing they do is utter the dreaded words, "Did you try turning it off and back on?" Meanwhile my boss is yelling at me for not getting any work done. FML
Today, my aged mother continued to complain about her computer issues to me. A relative, who is good at tech support, won't bother servicing her computer because whatever she does ends up bogging it down the next day, so I have to hear about it on the phone. FML
Today, due to technical problems, I had to call the company's IT-support as my computer went totally haywire. I explained via phone that I couldn't access anything. The support then tried contacting me by e-mail and got upset with me when I didn't answer. FML
Today, we spent an entire day without being able to do work because our internet connection was down. Turns out, only the router had crashed and nobody bothered to reset it "to avoid doing further damage". FML
Today, I was on the phone with tech support for over an hour, getting increasingly frustrated. After finally fixing the issue, I sarcastically said, "Thanks for nothing, genius," thinking I'd hung up the call. Turns out, I hadn’t. The tech guy coolly replied, "You’re welcome, genius." FML
Today, while working the dinner rush at my job, every single computer, credit card machine, and printer froze for an hour and a half. The reason behind this issue was a large wire ripped from the mainframe, the same wire I tripped over 20 seconds before while my boss watched. FML
Today, while at work, I cringed as I noticed my caveman colleague frantically digging into his nose and then continuing the use of his computer. I work in IT support and will be rebuilding his computer and reinstalling all his applications in 30 minutes time. FML
Today, I realized the only reason my phone ever rings is because someone needs help with their computer. FML
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FinkiusMaximus 9
IT in a nutshell. Something breaks: "IT is useless!" Everything works: "IT is unnecessary!"
Marcella1016 32
IDK if it matters, but I really appreciate our IT guys. They fix our shit that we rely on every day, keep the trains running smoothly, and protect us from malware and ransomware with security updates. I love the IT team at my job, and I appreciate IT folks in general. Just wanted to say that because it sounds like you guys never hear it. The complainers are always the ******* loudest—dickheads who like to bitch and don’t know wtf they’re talking about—but you’re definitely appreciated, and incredibly valuable!! Keep doing what you do, and being great at it! ❤️❤️
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FinkiusMaximus 9
IT in a nutshell. Something breaks: "IT is useless!" Everything works: "IT is unnecessary!"
red6joker 8
Exactly what I was going to post.
Marcella1016 32
IDK if it matters, but I really appreciate our IT guys. They fix our shit that we rely on every day, keep the trains running smoothly, and protect us from malware and ransomware with security updates. I love the IT team at my job, and I appreciate IT folks in general. Just wanted to say that because it sounds like you guys never hear it. The complainers are always the ******* loudest—dickheads who like to bitch and don’t know wtf they’re talking about—but you’re definitely appreciated, and incredibly valuable!! Keep doing what you do, and being great at it! ❤️❤️
DarkAngelsBlade 25
Hahaha let them suffer and burn next time
DLBL 23
I love our IT guys and gals. They'll joke around with you, and they're funny! As opposed to the lab (hospital). Lab staff has no sense of humor.