"My CPU was filthy..."

[kizayaen.livejournal.com]

The complaint: "I installed a new power supply and now my CPU fan is a lot louder."

The actual issue: "I decided to clean out my computer of all manners of foreign particle while installing a new video card, RAM, and power supply, and while I was at it the CPU's thermal compound looked like an oddly thick clay-textured layer of dirt."

How do you just happen to check in between your CPU and CPU fan just in case it's dirty? Even after years of tier 1 helpdesk support I would have rated this incredibly unlikely.

(no subject)

[red-scully.livejournal.com]

Brand new member of staff, upon visiting our office in person:  "I need my email to be looked at.  I did call the Helpdesk and followed all the correct channels and everything, like I was told to, but it was taking too long, so I'm here for you to fix it now."

*head desk*

Dear Client

[chinapatterns.livejournal.com]

Dear Client,

When you give me five minutes to set up import and integrate a new procedure and rota please be aware that mistakes are bound to happen. Clearly you have know about this change for quite some time - considering the wealth of information you have just supplied me, and the fact that you have made ALL your clients aware but only deemed it necessary to tell me now.
I do not request 48 hours notification for major procedural changes to be implemented because I'm lazy.  I request notice as these things take time to put into place.

If it f*&#s up, don't blame me!