Im looking to make extra money but I first need to know if people would trust me.
2006-08-19 14:25:21 · 14 answers · asked by I run with scissors 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I wouldn't, but I'm pretty paranoid. I suppose I'd be more willing to trust someone younger if I had a resume, list of skills, any information about any classes you've taken or how you learned, a list of references, etc. (Not all those things obviously, but just some info to prove you have some idea what you're doing)
2006-08-19 14:34:26 · answer #1 · answered by Oh no 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not, I mess around with my own PC when I got my first PC at age of 8 or 9, checking out what programs' do and stuff. I studied how the technician repair the computer and use it to further explore my PC. I even enrolled myself in a 3 days course on how to build a PC.
Now, all the 4 PCs in my home is under me and I repair it if anything happens. I know most troubleshootings in both hardware and software, although I think its only basics. Friends even ask me to help them in the past and now and I use that as gaining of experiences. Been doing that for few years, now I'm 17.
What I'm trying to say is age doesn't matter. Go ahead, try it.
2006-08-19 17:44:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yea sure why not (even though I can fix my own pc), show me you know your stuff and a signed agreement of reinbursement of some kind if you screw anything and I'll let you touch my 1.5k system, keep in mind that a computer system is an expensive piece of investment and treat the computer as if it's your own, since the customer trust you to be able to handle the work. As long as you show them some credentials, professionalism and responsibilty then you'll gain peoples trust. Good luck.
2006-08-20 00:49:02 · answer #3 · answered by l.v. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know I would if I knew that they were serious about computers and repair, as I started learning more about computers myself at that age (first learned on an "ancient" Apple IIe)
Offer some "freebies" to gain trust...ie...cleaning the dust bunnies, defrag their hardrive....stuff like that. Then when the big stuff comes along, you'll have them calling for you. Make sure you stay legit, because a happy customer is a repeat customer!!
Good Luck to ya, my fellow geek [I'm a math geek ;-)]
2006-08-19 14:45:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
properly, i can't say i've got ever geared up one, yet i've got handeled lots with desktops... instruction manual labor shouldnt rather come into play, yet on occasion you may get under pressure... alot of issues i've got geared up dont comprise the best training, and a few inventive engineering would be needed... Can a 13 12 months previous build a working laptop or computer? of path! purely wait and spot, and that i think of you will do stable!
2016-10-02 07:29:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I wouldn't, only because I wouldn't need you because I'm an 18 year old computer geek...lol. I'm sure a lot of older people would love for you to help them though.
2006-08-19 16:13:29 · answer #6 · answered by csalm87 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think what matters is your popularity on fixing computers, because I am 15 and after I fixed few computers that belonged to my friends. After that so much people started beging me to fix their computers that I am anoyed by them.
So I would suggest start fixing older computers so you would gain popularity and experience (which is needed a lot).
2006-08-23 13:09:41 · answer #7 · answered by Nik S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ha ha would you trust me to repair yours?
My son is 13 and also likes to repair, pull apart,build up, etc , he is good but....I dont trust him with my pc, and most 13 y/o think they know everything. If i were you id offer your services to ppl who maybe have virus's or spyware,then youll build up theyre trust
Hope i havent offended, how far advanced would you say you were in fixing pc's ?
2006-08-19 14:37:38 · answer #8 · answered by Karen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't trust the people at the pc repair shop so sorry no
2006-08-23 08:08:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get an A+ certification, they are easy and cheap and then people would trust you not to break their systems.
2006-08-19 14:36:54 · answer #10 · answered by dzr0001 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋