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Ok, so I have a degree in computer science
.... which means I know everything about computers - to friends, family, and coworkers.
In reality, a computer science degree doesn't help you field questions about Norton Antivirus. I'm sorry, I didn't take that class in college.
To any sane person, they would know that is impossible. Nooooo... I have coworkers that will come up to me with a scrap piece of paper and ask me what this error code means, or ask me to help them purchase a computer, or what software to get, etc.
Then word gets out that I know a little about computers and I have the "hi" people asking me for help. You know the "hi" people - the kind of person you say "hi" to passing in the hall or getting some water from the kitchen and that's IT.
I don't mind helping anyone out, but I think I've finally reached the point where I don't feel bad saying "I don't give out computer advice". Before, I would feel bad. Now, I realize by helping, I am signing a contract to help with every computer problem that person has from now until the end of mankind.
I am ok with screwing up my own computers and spending hours/days to fix it. That's how I learn a lot of stuff. I don't want to spend hours/days trying to fix other people's computers.
/end rant
To any sane person, they would know that is impossible. Nooooo... I have coworkers that will come up to me with a scrap piece of paper and ask me what this error code means, or ask me to help them purchase a computer, or what software to get, etc.
Then word gets out that I know a little about computers and I have the "hi" people asking me for help. You know the "hi" people - the kind of person you say "hi" to passing in the hall or getting some water from the kitchen and that's IT.
I don't mind helping anyone out, but I think I've finally reached the point where I don't feel bad saying "I don't give out computer advice". Before, I would feel bad. Now, I realize by helping, I am signing a contract to help with every computer problem that person has from now until the end of mankind.
I am ok with screwing up my own computers and spending hours/days to fix it. That's how I learn a lot of stuff. I don't want to spend hours/days trying to fix other people's computers.
/end rant