Working in I.T. means that I have several email addresses or more specifically I receive email sent to me on several email addresses. When Acme Corporation asks me to build their network I create the email address acme@example.com for them to use.… more »
Tag: "being-in-it"
Another thing that happens when you tell people you’re in I.T. is repairing their computer. Most people haven’t realised that computers are disposable consumer electronics. Wasteful though this is, if your computer breaks after 5 years then… more »
Being in I.T. means you suffer from the same problems as doctors - bare with me on this! You meet a doctor at a party and the first thing you ask is are you a GP (General Practitioner) as opposed to some weird area of medicine or biology, or even… more »
I've been in I.T. for all of my working life. I'm a geekie type but I have a personality underneath with friends to prove it. I've met a lot of techie people who are, quite frankly, really dull so I can see where the stereotype comes from. We are like policeman and lawyers - handy to have in your arsenal of friends but you probably won't invite them out for a beer unless you need something. more »