'You've got to be kidding': Inexperienced new employee abruptly leaves IT company after senior employee fails to help him adjust to the workload

In this world, there are two kinds of people: those who are obsessed with technology and those who are afraid of it. The two sorts would never waver in their positions as they are on opposite ends of the technological spectrum.

The story below is an account relayed by an IT worker. The original poster (OP) tells the tale of how the company brought on an unseasoned employee to perform a task for which he had no prior experience or training. At first, OP tried to help the man, but after some time, he came to the conclusion that no amount of support or direction could make a technophobe like the one they had just hired change. Fortunately, the new hire—let's call him Kevin for the purposes of this discussion—was polite enough and made a sincere effort to pick up the necessary skills. However, following two months of relentless struggle, Kevin came to the conclusion that it was time to give up and look for other opportunities that better fit his skills.

So, be sure to read the story below if you're interested in learning the specifics of what transpired between OP and the new recruit as well as how unqualified he was for the job! Not only that but after reading the story, don't forget to read about the construction worker who, after years of mistreatment, offers his former micromanaging employer a job!

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