Flaming Idiot Co-workers!
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techrecoveryFirst, this alleged "IT Security Specialist" continually tries to farm all of his work off onto us at the helpdesk. Then, this fucknugget came down this morning, asking for more memory for his PC. He said he could install it, so we gave him a stick of memory.
Not 1/2 hour later, he comes down and claims that it doesn't work. Being the hardware guru around here, I went down to look at his PC.
Shit-for-brains put the memory in BACKWARDS!!!
Thanks be to {$deity} he didn't damage it. IMNSHO, they need to fire this asswipe and give that job to me. Hell, I already do half of it...
(x-posted to my LJ)
Not 1/2 hour later, he comes down and claims that it doesn't work. Being the hardware guru around here, I went down to look at his PC.
Shit-for-brains put the memory in BACKWARDS!!!
Thanks be to {$deity} he didn't damage it. IMNSHO, they need to fire this asswipe and give that job to me. Hell, I already do half of it...
(x-posted to my LJ)
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Date: 2006-06-08 05:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-06-08 06:20 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-06-08 06:22 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-06-08 06:39 pm (UTC)cow-orker = http://www.despair.com/in24x30prin.html
'nuf said :)
nice userpic...
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Date: 2006-06-08 06:51 pm (UTC)how do you install a DIMM backwards?
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Date: 2006-06-08 07:01 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-06-08 07:52 pm (UTC)Step 2: ignore ESD warnings & procedures and remove DIMM from said outerwrap.
Step 3: open computer case in poorly-illuminated area (absolute darkness is best!)
Step 4: locate DIMM slot on system board.
Step 5: ignore keyway on DIMM and jam into said slot. Hammer optional.
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Date: 2006-06-08 08:03 pm (UTC)1: I assume so. Wasn't there when he opened it.
2: No Anti-static strap in evidence within 50 feet (except the one I brought)
3: Yep. under his desk. Still plugged in.
4: Obviously found, as the DIMM was in.
5: No hammer in evidence. Which is good, as I would have been tempted to use it on him
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Date: 2006-06-08 08:04 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-06-08 09:06 pm (UTC)I took the computer in back, popped it open, and found the guy had broken off the little notches to cram the SIMM in backwards.
I turned it around and the machine booted up perfectly. I brought the machine back out and he asked what was wrong with it, and I said something about it needing a manual adjustment. Then I charged him $50.
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Date: 2006-06-08 10:51 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-06-09 03:25 am (UTC)1. No one who works with computers is that stupid/ignorant.
2. Physically impossible.
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Date: 2006-06-09 03:49 am (UTC)1: Never accuse me of lying.
2: I don't need to make shit up.
3: After doing Tech support in one capacity or another since 1989, you quickly realize that people are that dumb, and that there is no limit to their dumbness.
4: Obviously not physically impossible since I corrected it.
Now, I'm hoping that you were trying to be funny here.
It doesn't come across that way, but I usually try not to assume malice when stupidity will explain things.
(Yes, that was me trying to give you a way out. The smart will take it)
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Date: 2006-06-09 04:01 am (UTC)I have worked with him supporting people who don't even know where the power button is after using the computer for a year, or someone who swears they are technically literate and can't do the most basic of things that little kids can do, and also technical people that just totally don't know how to do their job. Grayhawkk does NOT make shit up and he's one of the most honest people I know, so before you flat out call someone you have never met or spoken to that they are a liar, you better damn well be sure you know what you are talking about.
Your response just basically makes you look like a (in your words and mind combined) stupid/ignorant PRICK!
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Date: 2006-06-09 04:03 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-06-09 04:08 am (UTC)I do not believe you have had the pleasure of working with some of the most intelligent people in the world that common sense leave s their very existence or with someone who just does not know.
For the record:
1)
Memory mods or chip depending on the type and age of the computer can easily be placed or inserted in backwards. In 1994 many mem and mother board companies thought they came up with a perfect way to stop people from placing the chips in wrong. It caused praised from many tech people, including myself. This praise was short lived as many people still put the chips or mods in backwards.
2)
Why do you think they place “Front towards enemy” or “This towards target”? Consumer goods are designed for the average person. Installing hardware is still considered NOT for the average consumer. I have had people fold up 5.25 disks to place them into a 3.5 inch drive.
Now can you please tell me how can it be physically impossible to jam a chip into a board? The human body has enough force to jam any chip into a mem slot.
TTH
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Date: 2006-06-09 04:59 am (UTC)I'll Be The 5th Co-Worker To Chime In
Date: 2006-06-09 05:49 am (UTC)Nothing is impossible when it comes to people screwing up their computers.
On a much more personal note, way to go, assmunch. Did you end up using your copy of "How To Win Friends And Influence People" as birdcage liner, or did you just run out of toilet paper?
Shut down your Tandy 386, go back to stocking shelves at Radio Shack and leave the work to those of us who know what the fuck we're talking about.
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Date: 2006-06-09 06:42 am (UTC)As someone else said, in our industry, we don't need to make shit up.
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Date: 2006-06-09 07:01 am (UTC)I joined this community for the interesting stories, but moreso to observe people like you and your buddies who rally up in your defense at SUCH DRASTIC situations.
Your friend is right- I do not belong here. I am like a scientist studying a starving tribe of cannibals. I note that I am not "one of you", but I just GOTTA stay and see what you do.
GXS Represent.
Date: 2006-06-09 07:03 am (UTC)Given that one of our clients that we supported once attempted to use his laptop for traction in the snow (Yes, with his car), I don't put anything past stupid users anymore.
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Date: 2006-06-09 11:43 am (UTC)I see you for the scum sucking, starfishie troll that you are. I will no longer feed your pathetic desire for attention.
(Why "starfishie"? A starfish is a lower animal with 5 growths off his body and whose mouth acts as its anus.)
You are here to do little else than stir up trouble, by your own admission.
Run along home little girl. This is the big kids side of the playground.
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Date: 2006-06-09 11:48 am (UTC)2) Nope, even I've done it, and I've been working with computers in some form or another for almost 25 years. In fact, it's easisest with the new DIMMs.
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Date: 2006-06-09 03:23 pm (UTC)"they need to fire this asswipe and give that job to me"
"You need to fire him and put me down there."
Plus loads of colorful and/or condescending namecalling (though the starfish thing was pretty awesome).
Yes, the flames I received here have been from some quite-obviously elitist people (some decent people too...and some rather angry/unhappy people *cough*).
Who the fuck do I think I am? I'm the Jug... nah.
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Date: 2006-06-09 03:27 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-06-09 03:42 pm (UTC)Yeah, DC. As stated in his LJ. I'm amused.
I have nothing to prove to this starfish. Adding to twit-filter shortly.
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Date: 2006-06-09 03:59 pm (UTC)and the rest of the journal
Pathetic little, physically sick dude with sad fantasies about himself and his caregivers while in the hospital who has been to other groups just to stir shit and watch it swirl while complaining about how pathetic all the 'specialty groups' are to begin with
Dunno - maybe getting others pissed is his only way to get his dick up - or maybe he just likes trying to take advantage of what he perceives as a weakness to try and make himself feel like he matters to the world at all.
Its all just him masturbating onto his keyboard while he attempts to justify his existence. Quite sad really. And to think, if he wasn't such a lame dick fucknut wanna be and bothered to add some actual pertainant input into the conversation someone might have actually welcomed that - but no - he had to make a total and utter limpdick of himself instead. Such a Pity.
BTW - I've been working with computers since 1975 - yes, really that long, and there has never been any reason to make up these examples - it is a sad fact that the human is the most dangerous to themself and others and tools when they have just enough knowledge to Really Fuck Up but not enough Wisdom to remember that Asking for Help is not shameful thing.
You seem to thrive on your own form of Elitist Bullshit - being So Certain that you know better than those who have done this for years as opposed to your 18 months that you feel you can instruct the instructors - Grayhawk is right Little Boy - take your fantasies and your Superior Attitudes and rub your tiny prick in them on your own time and let the adults get back to business.
Such a Pity.
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Date: 2006-06-09 04:15 pm (UTC)well, yeah maybe I could but I didn't feel like deferring today
I just had to.........
and a comment left on his 'today's post' on his own lj for a measure of - who knows - just being me
Make me the tth co-worker...
Date: 2006-06-09 09:16 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-06-10 12:32 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-06-11 05:31 am (UTC)...That's not an exaggeration, is it? *whimper*
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Date: 2006-06-11 03:05 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-06-12 05:18 am (UTC)Excusemewait. The first person?
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Date: 2006-06-12 02:28 pm (UTC)