I wish I never told anyone I worked or studied tech. Especially older family and friends, because their requests for help are relentless.

A lot of friends are chill with it, and I don’t mind doing a little bit of help, but sometimes people are who are OFFENDED when you don’t want to help. In the same way a contractor friend won’t remodel your home for free, I am not going to fix every single issue you have with your computer for free. I’m happy to give advice, but i’m not going to work for hours without pay to fix everything.

  • @NegativeLookBehindEnglish
    48•2 days ago

    It’s not just tech shit. Basically, you should never let anyone know that you’re good at something. Ever. Because then you become the fixit person for that thing.

    • @expatriadoEnglish
      22•2 days ago

      i see you’re good at disguise, could you help me get good at it?

    • HossenfefferEnglish
      6•2 days ago

      You say that, but I’ve been telling people for years how good I am at shitting into a bucket from the top of a twelve-foot ladder and no-one has ever asked me for help.

      • riotEnglish
        1•2 days ago

        I guess it’s just too narrow a field.