“Daniel, I want you to go over to the lab and run some test cases. Make sure they work.”
I wrote them. Of course they work.
“We’ve changed all the software.”
Oh really?
“And all the IP addresses are now static.”
Static?
“And we’ve split the services among three blades.”
When did we get blade servers?
“Nobody can help you get the stuff running; we’re all too busy.”
Nothing is running?
“And the customer’s quality guy isn’t going to show up.”
I’ll be alone in a shielded room with an escort-required badge, no food, water, or bathroom?
“And we’re replaced the simulators with live equipment.”
Well at least that sounds nice.
“Except we don’t have all the live equipment.”
Hey now!
“And the GPS antenna doesn’t have a very long range, so be sure to check that everything is reporting properly.”
Is that why all the equipment is stacked on top of each other in the corner on a chair?
“Here. I made a list of software you need to run on each blade, but you probably can’t read my handwriting.”
Looks like someone was attacking you with a rabid raccoon while you wrote this.
“And I left one critical piece of software off the list, but I don’t remember what it is.”
Now that’s just not fair!
“Get done early and start your weekend.”
Well thanks!
“Can you work Sunday?”
Dang, sorry you have to go through that, but I know you’ll be able to tackle it. You are Airman Howell after all!
Well I didn’t understand much of that… but it certainly didn’t sound fun. Good luck!
Is this your new “writing” job?
Another day, another reminder on why its great to be a student…
Hey I think I’ll do some studying some time this week, oh wait the course hasn’t started yet, guess not!
I’m thinking duct tape, jeweler’s screwdrivers and a hammer won’t work on this.
Yeah…ummm…I’m going to need you to work this weekend….Yeah….and Sunday toooo…….
Aahh, now, are you going to go ahead and have those TPS reports for us this afternoon?
Ouch, that’s gotta hurt! :S
Thats a typical day in the life of a I.T support guy. Managers seem to think that because you work with PC’s you should be fully proficient in ALL software and hardware configurations.
But i always point that it would be like expecting a bus mechanic to be able to repair a Jumbo jet. Yes, they both have nuts and bolts but they are completely different things.
What did they have for you to do after lunch?
OMG coffee all over the keyboard. “Looks like someone was attacking you with a rabid raccoon while you wrote this.” This is a must have quote for some of the people I work with.
Yet another attack of the Office Red Shirt. This is the person that contributes nothing, is just filler, and eventually will be the one that invading aliens will eat first. Don’t let the Red Shirt get you down! Just stall long enough til they get eaten…
-Del
lol, as much as I’m drooling over those servers, I’m not drooling over your task. That was a serious kick in the arse
/cuss
/kick
/slam
/wave