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Trying to teach a technologically incompetent parent how to do something with their phone and/or computer can feel like a Sisyphean task. Personally speaking, I would rather endure a day at the Department of Motor Vehicles. For me, the most upsetting part about watching my technologically incompetent family members try to do anything remotely tech-heavy is the way they behave when they can't get something to work. Everyone starts shouting at one another, or someone just starts pressing random b…

The use of technology is not enjoyable for everyone. An automated system will never be able to completely replace human-to-human communication. How would you respond, though, if a client asked for technical support but refused to follow through on the necessary steps? The story below describes an IT worker who is irritated. Working in IT, the original poster (OP) came across one of the most absurd requests to date. The client attempted to justify their noncompliance with the guidelines by citin…

Only the most brave people are capable of having a successful startup. It does not matter how smart you are, or how brilliant your ideas are, if you don't have an incredible amount of sheer resilience or bravery, you will never be able to make something out of your startup. That said, once you have started this journey, you can never turn back. Being an entrepreneur becomes your whole personality, not to mention that it is also your whole life. You have to work endlessly to make your idea becom…

We all make a few big purchases in our lifetime that we end up regretting. Some people do this as teenagers, which makes sense, because at that age you're new to budgeting and knowing the price of things. When you get that first paycheck from your retail job, it's hard not to blow it all at once! The people of r/AskReddit shared their stories of the “absolute worst purchase” they've ever made, and there's a wide variety of items that people regret getting. For some people, buying a new vehicle…

For those with the unofficial title of 'tech guru' in the family or the one often hailed as the 'PC prodigy' among friends, the quirky world of technology pitfalls is all too familiar. The moment you pair a device to Bluetooth or conquer the Wi-Fi printer setup, you're christened as the 'Digital Maestro'. Delve into our collection of 33 hilarious memes that echo every tech hiccup, from the anxiety-inducing loading circle to the timeless "have you tried switching it off and on?" mantra. Kick bac…

Staying up to date with technology has become an essential part of working-class life. It can be exhausting, especially with how quickly technology is advancing today. Think about it: not long ago, the internet didn't even exist. Now, we have a whole generation of employees working remotely or in a hybrid capacity. Who would've thought? But no matter your job, whether you work in a corporate office, factory, or restaurant, technology is constantly changing . New software to improve work process…

There was a certain point in time in the not-so-distant past when plenty of people had never encountered a “Personal Computer” before—a time when listing your basic typing and computer skills on a CV would make you a strong candidate for a varying degree of roles.

This employee was confused by their boss's latest comments, and they decided to comply to the best of their abilities. For many women, being told to smile more is an unfortunate rite of passage. It's usually said by some older dude as the woman is working or just walking around, minding her own business. There's no winning in this situation. If you smile back on request, you feel degraded, and definitely not smiley. If you don't smile, they'll say something about kids these days, and why can't…

Management doesn't have any idea what you do; let's just get that out of the way.

Can she not Google, "how to connect two monitors"?

The business environment is competitive. Individuals often prioritize their own advancement over the well-being of those around them when climbing the corporate ladder. They are dedicated to achieving their objective and will do whatever it takes to get there. That being said, how would you react if you found out that someone on your crew attempted to sabotage you in order to protect themselves? The story that follows is that of an inexperienced design engineer who is picking up the rules of th…

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It's always a good idea to make sure you're not messing with the guy who has access to all of the company's information at his fingertips… Otherwise, things could go pretty poorly for you—if the dozens of stories online on the subject are anything to go off of. This went doubly when that guy was also the one who implemented an all-encompassing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software that is vital to the organization's continued functioning and existence, which he alone knows how to service…

I grew up in the '80s and '90s, and life back then was… simpler. Technology didn't rule every aspect of our existence, and social media was just a sci-fi dream. Gen Z on the other hand… Well, they're practically being raised by their smartphones. I definitely admire their spirit to talk back, stand up for themselves, and change social norms, but they're also showing serious signs of communication issues, are overly sensitive, and have the attention span of a goldfish. Plus, they document everyt…

If you've ever worked a job that relies on timesheets, you know how this goes… Management (usually of the upper variety) wants to keep better track of how and where staff are spending their time, they pressure staff to charge out more hours to jobs, trying to keep them from posting “unproductive” uncharged hours. Suddenly, clients are getting charged more hours, and therefor paying more, for services implement The really interesting thing about management wanting to better track