Got taken off the project I was working on to go and head up another one. I think I might be getting thrown under the bus. However, I'm always optimistic and see this as a chance to be a hero
Got taken off the project I was working on to go and head up another one. I think I might be getting thrown under the bus. However, I'm always optimistic and see this as a chance to be a hero
Pulling my hair out in the server room and I get a knock on the door.
Me: "I know, the internet is down. I'm working on it."
User: "how long will it take?"
Me: "I don't know I'm looking at it right now."
User: "Do you have some kind of timescale?"
Me: "I've literally just started looking, so I'm not sure what the issue is yet."
User: "OK, but I have to use the internet to get some files for a presentation soon, so do you know when it'll be back up?"
Me: "Well, it would be a lot quicker if I wasn't stood here talking to you. I'll let you know as soon as it's up."
I just make up timescales that sound convincing. An hour is my go-to figure because the person usually checks their watch, shrugs and goes for lunch. But never within an hour, as they might hang around if there's a possibility that it'll get fixed soon.
I just make up timescales that sound convincing. An hour is my go-to figure because the person usually checks their watch, shrugs and goes for lunch. But never within an hour, as they might hang around if there's a possibility that it'll get fixed soon.
Sixty to ninety minutes is good.
I'll definitely do that next time. I like the person who asked, but when you're stressed, sometimes people need to read when to back off.
For longer term resolution dates, I usually say it'll be completed on the 32nd of Octember.
Why do we reward people in this country for being stupid? I swear to god, if I have to see that 'celebrities' go dating advert much more I might just throw the TV out the window. Remember when people were famous for talent, their achievements that mattered or intelligence? Not a requirement these days, all you need to is paint your skin orange, be oblivious to how the world works and have no moral compass whatsoever. *****.
Why do we reward people in this country for being stupid? I swear to god, if I have to see that 'celebrities' go dating advert much more I might just throw the TV out the window. Remember when people were famous for talent, their achievements that mattered or intelligence? Not a requirement these days, all you need to is paint your skin orange, be oblivious to how the world works and have no moral compass whatsoever. *****.
The problem isn't just celebrities. Everywhere you turn there is an entitled twot in front of you.
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