I work with a lot of guys in an IT department, and they all rush around, talk fast and act like their job is the end of the world. Are they big nerds, do they want approval, or are they just jerks?
2006-08-30 07:20:53 · 15 answers · asked by Myra 4 in Social Science ➔ Sociology
So, based on your response so far, should I ask them more questions to improve communication and make them feel needed?
2006-08-30 07:31:04 · update #1
I'm a middle-aged guy who works in IT. We tend to take our jobs seriously because when something goes wrong, it affects a lot of people, and can cost lots of money to correct the mistake.
As an example: suppose I'm working on the company payroll, and make a mistake calculating income tax. If the program takes out too much, we have to either refund it, or take out less in the next payroll cycle. But what if someone didn't get a check this month - we have to allow for that next time. What if only some people got too much withheld? And the list of "what ifs" can go on and on.
Now - you figure out what other things can go wrong if I'm working on accounts receivable or payable, the inventory, or any of a dozen other systems.
But you're right on one point - some of the IT guys are just jerks.
2006-08-30 07:29:28 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're exactly right. It Bizz is a fast pace and it constantly changes. You have to constanlty try to be on top of things, because if you don't keep up you can get left bhhind. That's how it is, and will always be like that anywhere you go. I'm not an IT person though. Electricians take their time, and they are the best paid worker compare to any job without a master or Ph D degrees.
2006-08-30 14:11:25 · answer #2 · answered by FILO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Baby Boomers are just following what they have seen and believe to be effective. Some are nerds, want approval, and some are jerks. Some are nice guys.
2006-08-30 07:32:06 · answer #3 · answered by Linger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a bit of each. They have a technical skill which they can use to feel important. The want to be in a position of power - control of network access. And yes, they are big nerds too and that may explain why they are now in search of power and approval.
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Thanks, grandma.
2006-08-30 07:23:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pretty much all of the above, with a lot of arrogant self-importance thrown in for good measure.
Some of us middle-aged men prefer the quiet of a machine shop floor, with it's oil and flying metal chips. So much more peaceful!
2006-08-30 07:29:20 · answer #5 · answered by Lonnie P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow,myra,u must be very young !!!! flash forward,ur 45.u have 2 kids that r going to start college soon-thousands of dollars a year.ur car breaks down-300 to over a thousand to fix it.ur adjustable ratew mortgage has just gone up,and ur not sure u have the cash to refinance to a fixed rate.if u dont refi soon,u or the wife will be working 2 jobs just to keep ur house from being foreclosed.about this time,arthritis and hi blood pressure are starting to kick in,and u fear that if u dont milk ur job for what its worth and sock that money away in the bank now,in 10 yrs u'll be obsolete in ur companys eyes,be let go,and be forced to start again elsewhere at lower pay cause places dont wanrt to hire someone ur age...o,they wont tell u that,they'll find another excusenot to hire u,but when someone just out of college gets the job u wanted,u'll know....u have a college degree,and years of experience,but guess what ?they dont care.if u have medical issues,u might as well forget it,ur on adownward slope.so when people try to look important-maybe theyre trying to seem indespensible.someday u'll be married,and seeing ur husband do what he can,will give u more compassion.let me remind u that u,too,will struggle.try judging less and looking at the reality of most peoples lives-think making ends meet will never happen to u?guess again...and try to grow a heart,little girl.ps. print out my answer,put it in a safe place,and re-read it when ur 50.
2006-08-30 07:36:16 · answer #6 · answered by Lyn K 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because they are considered replacable network gurus and are afraid of losing face in the office.
2006-08-30 07:26:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's the nature of middle age IT men
2006-08-30 07:25:11 · answer #8 · answered by Daddy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do it to hide the fact that most of the time they aren't actually doing anything.
2006-08-30 07:27:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you seen the salaries these guys are pulling in? They have to LOOK like they're earning it!
2006-08-30 07:27:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋