Current Events > Some manager: "i need a direct contact in the IT department"

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Rika_Furude 05/21/20 3:56:47 AM #1:	Me: "your direct contact is the helpdesk" Some manager: "thats not good enough. Give me your mobile number" Me: "no" 30 minutes later, i see an email chain with some hot shots and my bosses boss >.> --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939481195] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Me: "your direct contact is the helpdesk" Some manager: "thats not good enough. Give me your mobile number" Me: "no" 30 minutes later, i see an email chain with some hot shots and my bosses boss >.> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
teepan95 05/21/20 3:59:04 AM #2:	Did they take your side or nah? --- https://imgur.com/NlyIzM6 ~ Lara Croft and I, as drawn by Harpie! 'I'm gonna pound a 400 lb woman just to prove teep wrong' - NigerianKnight <cite>teepan95 posted [p:939481235] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Did they take your side or nah?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KaZooo 05/21/20 3:59:53 AM #3:	I've been protective of my personal number during WFH. It does make contact a bit of a process but end of the day it's like, I had this number forever, for personal use. You want me to be more accessible as an employee, you provide me with a damn work phone. --- Competing every night, both ends, shoot inside/outside, fast break, transition, Monta Ellis have it all <cite>KaZooo posted [p:939481255] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>I've been protective of my personal number during WFH. It does make contact a bit of a process but end of the day it's like, I had this number forever, for personal use. You want me to be more accessible as an employee, you provide me with a damn work phone. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/21/20 4:00:00 AM #4:	teepan95 posted... Did they take your side or nah? The debates still raging. I think at some point the CFO might walk into my office :/ --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939481258] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>teepan95 posted... </cite> <quote>Did they take your side or nah?</quote>The debates still raging. I think at some point the CFO might walk into my office :/ </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
teepan95 05/21/20 4:00:47 AM #5:	As long as they don't punish you for initially refusing to do so --- https://imgur.com/NlyIzM6 ~ Lara Croft and I, as drawn by Harpie! 'I'm gonna pound a 400 lb woman just to prove teep wrong' - NigerianKnight <cite>teepan95 posted [p:939481272] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>As long as they don't punish you for initially refusing to do so </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/21/20 4:01:31 AM #6:	KaZooo posted... I've been protective of my personal number during WFH. It does make contact a bit of a process but end of the day it's like, I had this number forever, for personal use. You want me to be more accessible as an employee, you provide me with a damn work phone. I have a work mobile, but i never answer any calls unless its from someone in my team or the CFO --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939481284] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>KaZooo posted... </cite> <quote>I've been protective of my personal number during WFH. It does make contact a bit of a process but end of the day it's like, I had this number forever, for personal use. You want me to be more accessible as an employee, you provide me with a damn work phone.</quote>I have a work mobile, but i never answer any calls unless its from someone in my team or the CFO </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Corrupt_Power 05/21/20 4:02:20 AM #7:	Unless you are a team lead or primary point of contact, clients do not get a direct line to you. End of discussion. Any IT operation that doesn't respect this is showing that they don't respect their techs. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.2 <cite>Corrupt_Power posted [p:939481298] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Unless you are a team lead or primary point of contact, clients do not get a direct line to you. End of discussion. Any IT operation that doesn't respect this is showing that they don't respect their techs.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CoolMaskGuy 05/21/20 4:09:40 AM #8:	"Hi, I want to talk to who's in charge, right now". Always in for a fun time with these. <cite>CoolMaskGuy posted [p:939481429] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>"Hi, I want to talk to who's in charge, right now". Always in for a fun time with these. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KaZooo 05/21/20 4:09:44 AM #9:	Rika_Furude posted... they will usually leave a voicemail or send me an email saying they missed me I usually push them this way. I do it for the sake of every client's benefit. I'm not closing numerous files for one project I'm immersed in, to take someone's call wanting me to blow their project open on the spot. --- Competing every night, both ends, shoot inside/outside, fast break, transition, Monta Ellis have it all <cite>KaZooo posted [p:939481431] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Rika_Furude posted... </cite> <quote>they will usually leave a voicemail or send me an email saying they missed me</quote>I usually push them this way. I do it for the sake of every client's benefit. I'm not closing numerous files for one project I'm immersed in, to take someone's call wanting me to blow their project open on the spot. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/21/20 4:15:40 AM #10:	KaZooo posted... I usually push them this way. I do it for the sake of every client's benefit. I'm not closing numerous files for one project I'm immersed in, to take someone's call wanting me to blow their project open on the spot. Nornally i would have a ticket open with microsoft or cisco or something and i always feel so guilty because its me who submitted the ticket and then made myself uncontactable unless its via email or me initiating the call But if i just answer random calls on my mobile 9/10 times it will be some moron who tried to plug their usb headset into their ethernet port and is wondering why their webex isnt working and its urgent because they have a meeting starting in 10 seconds --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939481520] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>KaZooo posted... </cite> <quote>I usually push them this way. I do it for the sake of every client's benefit. I'm not closing numerous files for one project I'm immersed in, to take someone's call wanting me to blow their project open on the spot.</quote>Nornally i would have a ticket open with microsoft or cisco or something and i always feel so guilty because its me who submitted the ticket and then made myself uncontactable unless its via email or me initiating the call But if i just answer random calls on my mobile 9/10 times it will be some moron who tried to plug their usb headset into their ethernet port and is wondering why their webex isnt working and its urgent because they have a meeting starting in 10 seconds </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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pogo_rabid 05/21/20 4:28:41 AM #12:	They made me put my cell in my email sig Never been so happy to get laid off. --- Ryzen 3800x @ 4.3, 32 gig @ 4000, 1070ti, 970pro, Asus Strix x570-E FC: SW-8431-3263-1243 <cite>pogo_rabid posted [p:939481743] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>They made me put my cell in my email sig Never been so happy to get laid off. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/21/20 4:28:56 AM #13:	Forgettable posted... Shoulda told him to take it up with your boss didnt want to leave it up to him, i dont want some random ass manager calling me to skip the helpdesk just because my boss says so. theres too much other work thats far more important than if this random ass boomer can check his emails or answer a call at the moment he would have said no in all likelihood but eh --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939481748] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Forgettable posted... </cite> <quote>Shoulda told him to take it up with your boss</quote>didnt want to leave it up to him, i dont want some random ass manager calling me to skip the helpdesk just because my boss says so. theres too much other work thats far more important than if this random ass boomer can check his emails or answer a call at the moment he would have said no in all likelihood but eh </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pogo_rabid 05/21/20 4:29:52 AM #14:	Does work pay for your cell bill or provide you a phone? If not, tell them to pound sand if they try to make you. --- Ryzen 3800x @ 4.3, 32 gig @ 4000, 1070ti, 970pro, Asus Strix x570-E FC: SW-8431-3263-1243 <cite>pogo_rabid posted [p:939481760] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Does work pay for your cell bill or provide you a phone? If not, tell them to pound sand if they try to make you. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/21/20 4:30:14 AM #15:	pogo_rabid posted... They made me put my cell in my email sig Never been so happy to get laid off. same. this is why i avoid emailing staff as well unless its from our generic IT@company address. If you know where to look you can find my number anyway which sucks. gonna bring that up one day and ask for a new mobile number to boot --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939481770] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>pogo_rabid posted... </cite> <quote>They made me put my cell in my email sig Never been so happy to get laid off.</quote>same. this is why i avoid emailing staff as well unless its from our generic IT@company address. If you know where to look you can find my number anyway which sucks. gonna bring that up one day and ask for a new mobile number to boot </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/21/20 4:30:44 AM #16:	pogo_rabid posted... Does work pay for your cell bill or provide you a phone? both --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939481782] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>pogo_rabid posted... </cite> <quote>Does work pay for your cell bill or provide you a phone?</quote>both </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChuckSDeuces 05/21/20 4:31:02 AM #17:	Should have just shown the client your sig. They'd never ask for a personal number again. --- Engaging with NPCs is conceptually identical to talking back to the television. <cite>ChuckSDeuces posted [p:939481792] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Should have just shown the client your sig. They'd never ask for a personal number again. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pogo_rabid 05/21/20 4:31:20 AM #18:	Rika_Furude posted... same. this is why i avoid emailing staff as well unless its from our generic IT@company address. If you know where to look you can find my number anyway which sucks. gonna bring that up one day and ask for a new mobile number to boot People texting me shit at 3am on a sunday with inane bullshit. It got so bad that I would be almost afraid to look at my phone on weekends/after hours. I had anxiety about the damn thing. --- Ryzen 3800x @ 4.3, 32 gig @ 4000, 1070ti, 970pro, Asus Strix x570-E FC: SW-8431-3263-1243 <cite>pogo_rabid posted [p:939481800] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Rika_Furude posted... </cite> <quote>same. this is why i avoid emailing staff as well unless its from our generic IT@company address. If you know where to look you can find my number anyway which sucks. gonna bring that up one day and ask for a new mobile number to boot</quote> People texting me shit at 3am on a sunday with inane bullshit. It got so bad that I would be almost afraid to look at my phone on weekends/after hours. I had anxiety about the damn thing. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pogo_rabid 05/21/20 4:33:45 AM #19:	As fellow IT folk, I think some of you will find this oldie (but a goodie) of a video relatable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRGljemfwUE --- Ryzen 3800x @ 4.3, 32 gig @ 4000, 1070ti, 970pro, Asus Strix x570-E FC: SW-8431-3263-1243 <cite>pogo_rabid posted [p:939481842] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>As fellow IT folk, I think some of you will find this oldie (but a goodie) of a video relatable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRGljemfwUE </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CreepySmile 05/21/20 4:34:42 AM #20:	People who are allowed to ring me: anyone who has either texted me their number or emailed it before hand. If I don't know the number, I don't answer. And even if I do know the number unless you're capable of firing me, are one of the blonde teachers or the PA to the CEO, good fucking luck getting answered. --- I just want to be loved <cite>CreepySmile posted [p:939481854] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>People who are allowed to ring me: anyone who has either texted me their number or emailed it before hand. If I don't know the number, I don't answer. And even if I do know the number unless you're capable of firing me, are one of the blonde teachers or the PA to the CEO, good fucking luck getting answered. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SuperShake666 05/21/20 4:36:22 AM #21:	Rika_Furude posted... I have a work mobile, but i never answer any calls unless its from someone in my team or the CFO If its a third party im waiting on a call from they will usually leave a voicemail or send me an email saying they missed me. It sucks cause too many people have my number who arent supposed to call me and i never know if its a real call or some boomer whos password is about to expire and wants their hand held to reset it This is a big mood. --- "Look, if I was good at math, I wouldn't be on CE at 2:00 the morning clicking on topics about porn stars ****ing horses." - May 2017, Dash_Harber <cite>SuperShake666 posted [p:939481882] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Rika_Furude posted... </cite> <quote>I have a work mobile, but i never answer any calls unless its from someone in my team or the CFO If its a third party im waiting on a call from they will usually leave a voicemail or send me an email saying they missed me. It sucks cause too many people have my number who arent supposed to call me and i never know if its a real call or some boomer whos password is about to expire and wants their hand held to reset it</quote> This is a big mood. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/21/20 4:36:59 AM #22:	pogo_rabid posted... People texting me shit at 3am on a sunday with inane bullshit. It got so bad that I would be almost afraid to look at my phone on weekends/after hours. I had anxiety about the damn thing. ive got my phone in perma DND mode and i put my immediate team in the exceptions. i dont respond to texts either --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939481890] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>pogo_rabid posted... </cite> <quote>People texting me shit at 3am on a sunday with inane bullshit. It got so bad that I would be almost afraid to look at my phone on weekends/after hours. I had anxiety about the damn thing.</quote>ive got my phone in perma DND mode and i put my immediate team in the exceptions. i dont respond to texts either </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/21/20 4:42:05 AM #23:	the CEO just sent a teams message saying its "a bad look if the IT department is not available in a timely fashion for staff" whys he telling me and not my bossses boss :/ its not even my job to do helpdesk --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939481975] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>the CEO just sent a teams message saying its "a bad look if the IT department is not available in a timely fashion for staff" whys he telling me and not my bossses boss :/ its not even my job to do helpdesk </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CreepySmile 05/21/20 4:42:55 AM #24:	Start looking for a new job CEO is taking the side of the idiots. Always look for a new job when the top dog is an idiot. --- I just want to be loved <cite>CreepySmile posted [p:939481991] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Start looking for a new job CEO is taking the side of the idiots. Always look for a new job when the top dog is an idiot. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/21/20 6:11:54 PM #25:	They are literally asking why we need more helpdesk staff when we can have network admins, sysadmins, developers assist with tickets and calls... --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939510324] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>They are literally asking why we need more helpdesk staff when we can have network admins, sysadmins, developers assist with tickets and calls... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
onedarksoul 05/21/20 6:21:48 PM #26:	Hmm this is an interesting topic. Curious to see if TC ends up in the breadlines. --- Finish a game? Add it to our list! Beat 1,000 games: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/213-nonstop-gaming-general/78475094 <cite>onedarksoul posted [p:939510768] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Hmm this is an interesting topic. Curious to see if TC ends up in the breadlines. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pogo_rabid 05/21/20 6:22:09 PM #27:	Calling it now- 2 years from now IT is outsourced to an MSP for your company if the CEO is this type of person. --- Ryzen 3800x @ 4.3, 32 gig @ 4000, 1070ti, 970pro, Asus Strix x570-E FC: SW-8431-3263-1243 <cite>pogo_rabid posted [p:939510790] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Calling it now- 2 years from now IT is outsourced to an MSP for your company if the CEO is this type of person. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ChocoboMog123 05/21/20 6:25:23 PM #28:	"Oh, you want your password reset? Helpdesk has the tools, let me transfer you..." click "You can't open your email? That's helpdesk's department, let me transfer you." click Office politics are what they are, but you have a job description. If CEO wants you to do helpdesk, ~~ask him to deliver coffee~~ ask him how you're going to have time to perform you're main tasks and why helpdesk can't accomplish that. Or start dusting off your resume... --- "You're sorely underestimating the power of nostalgia goggles." - adjl http://www.smbc-comics.com/comics/20110218.gif <cite>ChocoboMog123 posted [p:939510947] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>"Oh, you want your password reset? Helpdesk has the tools, let me transfer you..." click "You can't open your email? That's helpdesk's department, let me transfer you." click Office politics are what they are, but you have a job description. If CEO wants you to do helpdesk, ask him to deliver coffee ask him how you're going to have time to perform you're main tasks and why helpdesk can't accomplish that. Or start dusting off your resume... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 05/21/20 6:26:53 PM #29:	If that managers name isn't Karen, you should totally rig it so that it is in the system. --- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:939511020] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>If that managers name isn't Karen, you should totally rig it so that it is in the system. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Bitcoin 05/21/20 6:29:47 PM #30:	Rika_Furude posted... the CEO just sent a teams message saying its "a bad look if the IT department is not available in a timely fashion for staff" whys he telling me and not my bossses boss :/ its not even my job to do helpdesk so youre on the hook 24/7? <cite>The_Bitcoin posted [p:939511173] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Rika_Furude posted... </cite> <quote>the CEO just sent a teams message saying its "a bad look if the IT department is not available in a timely fashion for staff" whys he telling me and not my bossses boss :/ its not even my job to do helpdesk</quote> so youre on the hook 24/7? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Bitcoin 05/21/20 6:30:58 PM #31:	pogo_rabid posted... Calling it now- 2 years from now IT is outsourced to an MSP for your company if the CEO is this type of person. and then BOOM, suddenly a 4+ hour delay in response is ok and tech support usually contacts people at 2 AM <cite>The_Bitcoin posted [p:939511220] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>pogo_rabid posted... </cite> <quote>Calling it now- 2 years from now IT is outsourced to an MSP for your company if the CEO is this type of person.</quote> and then BOOM, suddenly a 4+ hour delay in response is ok and tech support usually contacts people at 2 AM </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trumpo 05/21/20 6:41:43 PM #32:	Time to update your resume <cite>Trumpo posted [p:939511740] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Time to update your resume </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/21/20 6:44:42 PM #33:	I dont live in a huge city so i would likely have to move or get a worse job if i wanted to leave --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939511876] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>I dont live in a huge city so i would likely have to move or get a worse job if i wanted to leave </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pogo_rabid 05/21/20 7:10:24 PM #34:	The_Bitcoin posted... and then BOOM, suddenly a 4+ hour delay in response is ok and tech support usually contacts people at 2 AM lol yep this happened to me a few years ago --- Ryzen 3800x @ 4.3, 32 gig @ 4000, 1070ti, 970pro, Asus Strix x570-E FC: SW-8431-3263-1243 <cite>pogo_rabid posted [p:939512968] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>The_Bitcoin posted... </cite> <quote>and then BOOM, suddenly a 4+ hour delay in response is ok and tech support usually contacts people at 2 AM</quote>lol yep this happened to me a few years ago </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Bitcoin 05/21/20 7:24:18 PM #35:	pogo_rabid posted... lol yep this happened to me a few years ago the outsourcing thing shows you how full of shit employers are. american applies for a job with a 3.5 GPA from Yale employer: your GPA is... ok. Your interview could have been better. Ugh overseas guy applies for the same job now outsourced, he says he graduated from chanaghampragejeetcheknow technical institute, with a stork out of leopard grade employer: youre in!! :). <cite>The_Bitcoin posted [p:939513600] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>pogo_rabid posted... </cite> <quote>lol yep this happened to me a few years ago</quote> the outsourcing thing shows you how full of shit employers are. american applies for a job with a 3.5 GPA from Yale employer: your GPA is... ok. Your interview could have been better. Ugh overseas guy applies for the same job now outsourced, he says he graduated from chanaghampragejeetcheknow technical institute, with a stork out of leopard grade employer: youre in!! :). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Corrupt_Power 05/21/20 8:13:38 PM #36:	Don't know if I've asked you before, are you internal IT or MSP, TC? pogo_rabid posted... lol yep this happened to me a few years ago Hey, not every MSP is bad. Most of them are, but not all of them. --- On Android? Check out GameRaven: http://tinyurl.com/GameRaven https://imgur.com/ZAEZQUQ -mcpwnia <cite>Corrupt_Power posted [p:939515991] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Don't know if I've asked you before, are you internal IT or MSP, TC? pogo_rabid posted... </cite> <quote>lol yep this happened to me a few years ago</quote> Hey, not every MSP is bad. Most of them are, but not all of them. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pogo_rabid 05/21/20 9:22:24 PM #37:	Corrupt_Power posted... Don't know if I've asked you before, are you internal IT or MSP, TC? Hey, not every MSP is bad. Most of them are, but not all of them. Basically the one that took over, snaked their way in when my old boss used them for a project, basically they got a line in on the president and basically shit talked us until they finally pushed us out. They even promised the president they would hire us on once they took over (they didn't). --- Ryzen 3800x @ 4.3, 32 gig @ 4000, 1070ti, 970pro, Asus Strix x570-E FC: SW-8431-3263-1243 <cite>pogo_rabid posted [p:939519181] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Corrupt_Power posted... </cite> <quote>Don't know if I've asked you before, are you internal IT or MSP, TC? Hey, not every MSP is bad. Most of them are, but not all of them.</quote> Basically the one that took over, snaked their way in when my old boss used them for a project, basically they got a line in on the president and basically shit talked us until they finally pushed us out. They even promised the president they would hire us on once they took over (they didn't). </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/21/20 9:23:35 PM #38:	Corrupt_Power posted... Don't know if I've asked you before, are you internal IT or MSP, TC? Hey, not every MSP is bad. Most of them are, but not all of them. Internal --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939519235] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Corrupt_Power posted... </cite> <quote>Don't know if I've asked you before, are you internal IT or MSP, TC? Hey, not every MSP is bad. Most of them are, but not all of them.</quote>Internal </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/21/20 9:55:48 PM #39:	They have agreed to bring up "more helpdesk staff" as a discussion item at the next board meeting 6 weeks from now. Good luck with that lmao. --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939520547] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>They have agreed to bring up "more helpdesk staff" as a discussion item at the next board meeting 6 weeks from now. Good luck with that lmao. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Corrupt_Power 05/21/20 11:33:45 PM #40:	pogo_rabid posted... Corrupt_Power posted... Don't know if I've asked you before, are you internal IT or MSP, TC? Hey, not every MSP is bad. Most of them are, but not all of them. Basically the one that took over, snaked their way in when my old boss used them for a project, basically they got a line in on the president and basically shit talked us until they finally pushed us out. They even promised the president they would hire us on once they took over (they didn't). Ah, that sucks. I work for a really nice MSP, but I went through a few shitty ones before I found this place. A lot of them are run by just as big of assholes as your stereotypical bad client, unfortunately. --- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.2 <cite>Corrupt_Power posted [p:939524566] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>pogo_rabid posted...</cite> <quote>Corrupt_Power posted... </cite> <quote> Don't know if I've asked you before, are you internal IT or MSP, TC? Hey, not every MSP is bad. Most of them are, but not all of them.</quote> Basically the one that took over, snaked their way in when my old boss used them for a project, basically they got a line in on the president and basically shit talked us until they finally pushed us out. They even promised the president they would hire us on once they took over (they didn't). </quote> Ah, that sucks. I work for a really nice MSP, but I went through a few shitty ones before I found this place. A lot of them are run by just as big of assholes as your stereotypical bad client, unfortunately.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/22/20 2:23:14 AM #41:	Just terminated the account of the manager who requested a direct contact in IT --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939529729] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Just terminated the account of the manager who requested a direct contact in IT </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
onedarksoul 05/22/20 2:26:18 AM #42:	Rika_Furude posted... Just terminated the account of the manager who requested a direct contact in IT Fired? Hmm... --- Finish a game? Add it to our list! Beat 1,000 games: https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/213-nonstop-gaming-general/78475094 <cite>onedarksoul posted [p:939529813] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Rika_Furude posted... </cite> <quote>Just terminated the account of the manager who requested a direct contact in IT</quote>Fired? Hmm... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Corrupt_Power 05/22/20 2:40:49 AM #43:	Rika_Furude posted... Just terminated the account of the manager who requested a direct contact in IT Interesting --- Posted with GameRaven 3.5.2 <cite>Corrupt_Power posted [p:939530150] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote>Just terminated the account of the manager who requested a direct contact in IT </quote> Interesting</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 05/22/20 2:42:03 AM #44:	Rika_Furude posted... Just terminated the account of the manager who requested a direct contact in IT Does your CEO actually respect the techs? huh. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:939530185] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Rika_Furude posted... </cite> <quote>Just terminated the account of the manager who requested a direct contact in IT</quote>Does your CEO actually respect the techs? huh. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/22/20 2:53:34 AM #45:	No, the manager came back for a screaming match and I got HR involved --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939530451] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>No, the manager came back for a screaming match and I got HR involved </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 05/22/20 2:55:38 AM #46:	Rika_Furude posted... No, the manager came back for a screaming match and I got HR involved IT tech > middle manager = confirmed. You may be exactly where you need to be. Nice. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:939530503] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Rika_Furude posted... </cite> <quote>No, the manager came back for a screaming match and I got HR involved</quote>IT tech > middle manager = confirmed. You may be exactly where you need to be. Nice. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LightningAce11 05/22/20 2:56:51 AM #47:	TC is this your first and only job in this field? --- I want you to grab your nuts. Grab your balls. I want you to take a handful, and just grab your nuts real quick. Swivel 'em around in a circular motion. -LTG <cite>LightningAce11 posted [p:939530532] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>TC is this your first and only job in this field? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 05/22/20 2:57:34 AM #48:	Its my first as a sysadmin/devops/database admin but i did work helpdesk for 3 years --- https://imgur.com/oQHLBrx https://imgur.com/ah5IE8D https://imgur.com/USV84z9 https://imgur.com/PSjlohO <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:939530550] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Its my first as a sysadmin/devops/database admin but i did work helpdesk for 3 years </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cookie Bag 05/22/20 3:25:36 AM #49:	Rika_Furude posted... No, the manager came back for a screaming match and I got HR involved When you say screaming match you mean physically or over the phone? --- https://imgur.com/gGHBH0F https://imgur.com/rNfCKIS https://imgur.com/Fj3wSVn https://imgur.com/OoMcG77 <cite>Cookie Bag posted [p:939531166] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Rika_Furude posted... </cite> <quote>No, the manager came back for a screaming match and I got HR involved</quote>When you say screaming match you mean physically or over the phone? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 05/22/20 3:29:18 AM #50:	Cookie Bag posted... When you say screaming match you mean physically or over the phone? It's always email. "I need thing!" "No you don't. That's why help desk exists." <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:939531227] in Some manag... [t:78707010]...</cite> <quote>Cookie Bag posted... </cite> <quote>When you say screaming match you mean physically or over the phone?</quote>It's always email. "I need thing!" "No you don't. That's why help desk exists." </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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