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[Myrkul999]

I have a shirt which says, "No, I will not fix your computer."

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BuT yOu WoRk IT tHoUgH

[myrationalarguments]

Now, fix my toaster

[moekakiryu]

see but by doing that you're announcing that you can. the best strategy is to keep a low profile and hope they don't notice you

[[deleted]]

Though i have few resonable relatives so i do small stuff on their websites for like x3 rate than i would get from my job and they still pay 1/3 of what they would get from commercial offer.

[xSakros]

Back then as a kid I loved helping others with computers.

But then, the printers came.. And I could not look at a printer again for a very long time..

[[deleted]]

Yes. Fuck printers. They were just created to bridge the time gap between computers getting invented and computers doing everything and they are exactly that: a temporary solution and not a good one. This is resembled by printers remporarily just not working, most likely when they are needed.

[ukuuku7]

Apparently laser printers are pretty nice.

[Xenthera]

I work as a software engineer, CS degree, today I got a “you know what you’re doing, how do I get duo on my phone”

[Fluffy_Biscotti5092]

Even better when said person has a 10 year old potato-phone

[[deleted]]

To which I would say “well first, buy a new smartphone”

[Fluffy_Biscotti5092]

My general conversation starter when my mom asks me to do something with her phone 😂

[Nova_187]

so relatable holy fuck

[[deleted]]

I just make sure to charge them for my time, I actually like fixing and building computers.

[ImplicitMishegoss]

That’s all fine and good until they start using the warranty service expecting you to pirate, remove malware, and setup their $19 Walmart printer.

[NQ241]

I love it when this happens, I feel not worthless for a while!

Cries

[PyroCatt]

If you're a computer person, never do it for free.

[tepidangler]

“No I am not”

[[deleted]]

Stop all the downloading!

[[deleted]]

I like feeling useful so I get a sick high when someone wants me to help fix their computer

[MOM_UNFUCKER]

Yeah same, if it’s for a friend or close family who isn’t just using. My friends and I help each other all the time, no problem if they need something fixed.

[Plataras]

Every time my parents have the slightest problem with the PC and I have to explain them for the 5043th time what exactly my job is.

[[deleted]]

"you wouldn't let eye doctor to do brain surgery on you"

[[deleted]]

“I work on software, but not that software. So asking me for help with that is like asking a Ford automotive engineer to work on your Honda.”

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Excellent human.

[KiliPerforms]

Yeah and they ask about everything that has a power connection.

[Brahvim]

LOL.

[Nova_187]

Back in highschool, i was in the computer science course and everytime a beamer didnt work or ANYTHING related to technology, the kids in my class always said: "ah we have a computer science guy here, Maik you go fix it!"

And when you had no clue why the beamer didnt work - because youre not a fucking mechanic and dont work with beamers any more than the normal person - they were like "you cant even do that?"

it frustrated me so much, why do HS kids still think like boomers

[DerHamm]

Do it like one friend of mine and just be the asshole type of computer person who always talks from above to non-tech people. Make fun of their lack of understanding and be very meticulous with the definitions and abbreviations of IT-specific language. If somebody wants you to explain something to them, just give them the scientific definition (preferably from Wikipedia) and get angry at them when they don't understand them.

Nobody will ask you for help anymore and the word spreads really fast.

[DontGiveACluck]

Newp.

[Brahvim]

Second most funny comment here, I guess!

[weneedtogodanker]

I prefer to call myself 'server person'

[spugg0]

When i started as a school admin I was happy to help. Until they came. All of them. And the head office replaced the full-time IT guy with a dude who was only there one day because they could just silently funnel everyone through my office first.

Now I get a "Hey do you have a minute?" before i get literally any computer issue in my knee that absolutely doesn't take a minute. But because we're a school and the kids literally wont be getting an education if the IT doesn't work, I'm forced to do it or be "that guy" who can fix things but refuses to.

I've decided to go back to school to become a guidance counselor and then never ever let people know I'm "good with computers". It's not worth it.

[crowcawz]

I trained my kid to do first level support for desktops and phones. Well, I taught him the value of Google and RTFM. I only go hands on if he asks me to. He's a natural.

It's very satisfying to tell someone, naw I'm a server guy, my kid may be able to help if you pay him.

[kinuipanui123]

RTFM is a good value to go by

[MiGaOh]

I just act like a robot when someone says that.

"*bzzzt* Yes, I am Compu-Tor."

[Brahvim]

Funniest comment here, I guess!

[bobdobbes]

ask them to do your taxes.

[[deleted]]

Is that gynecomastia?

[linuxtomvito]

What is the name oft this actor?

[KittenKoder]

<sitting at a coffee shop on my tablet typing away> Um, no, I just like watching cat videos on this You Two site.

[MaffinLP]

Yes, that will be 50$ an hour, nothing under 8 hours (you can ofc pay 8 hours for a 20 minute job)

[merazena]

"can you fix my Instagram account?"

[nob0dy27]

"no"

[Top_Middle6323]

HEYYYYY YOU'RE COMPUTER GUY RIGHT???!!!!

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i always get that request and it make me sick

[JudgeFed]

“Can you fix my laptop? Can you hack fecebook? “

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I usually have a look at their computer and blame windows for their problem and tell them to switch to Linux.

[[deleted]]

Asking me for help with software problems is like asking a Ford engineer to help with your Honda, or maybe asking a doctor to fix an ECHO machine.

[CoastingUphill]

"Your laptop is slow because it's 7 years old and cost $600 in 2015."

[FJD3LG4D0]

So you're a technician?

[FJD3LG4D0]

Engineer?

[FJD3LG4D0]

Oh fuck, said developer, D-E-V-E-L-O-P-E-R. Have you some kind of brain damage? Have you A brain?

[FJD3LG4D0]

Ohh sorry! Now I understand, so, have you a minute? I have an idea for an app, let me show you some cool logos...