but.. he... she.. you... what?!?

[goose-entity.livejournal.com]

User: "So I uninstalled the old version and then installed the new version, I know the email from central IT said to not do it that way but I did anyway!"

Me: " " (speechless)

Comments

[cadey.livejournal.com]

But it's not illegal to ah... accidentally delete the profiles, is it?

[cadey.livejournal.com]

Therefore, it be fair game. :)

[crazdgamer.livejournal.com]

"I think I know more about the problem and solution than you do, so I'm going to ignore your advice, even though it's your job to know how to fix problems like this!"

[flainn.livejournal.com]

...and then when I screw up anyway, I'll act as though you should fix it.

[xforge.livejournal.com]

Icon for you.

[goose-entity.livejournal.com]

ganked :)

[xforge.livejournal.com]

Credit should go to windswept.

[goose-entity.livejournal.com]

heh

Strangely enough, I am quite punctilious about crediting LJ icons where I know their provenance ;)

[dukesnorre.livejournal.com]

In that case you can probably just make up some nonsense and it won't make a difference to what they do anyway. :P

[omg-teh-funnay.livejournal.com]

We have some phrases around here...

"Reformat. Data gone"

My personal favorite is "Reimage to the FACE"

I wish computer stupidity was painful. Though I'm pretty sure I'd hurt all the time

[kestrelct.livejournal.com]

And they wonder why they have to call you...

[flainn.livejournal.com]

That's the point at which you advise "User: since you persist in ignoring the directoves of the IT department, your support is hereby revoked. You're on your own. Have fun!"

[the-s-guy.livejournal.com]

"One moment please, while I conference us with your boss..."