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Why Everyone Hates the IT Department
Barence writes "Why are IT staff treated with near universal contempt? This article discusses why everyone hates the IT department. From cultivating a culture of 'them and us,' to unrealistic demands from end users and senior management, to the inevitable tension created when employees try and bring their own equipment into the office, there are a variety of reasons for the lack of respect for IT."
Because, BOFH forgive us, we have forsaken the way of the LART.
... to be the next one true BOFH. They may fall short, and remain PFY's forever, but that doesn't stop them from trying...
Check your premises.
Why are IT staff treated with near universal contempt?
One reason might be because that's how IT staff treat everyone else.
Even when that's true, it's usually because of a combination of stupid end users and end users that are competent but undertrained. Then there are the people with unrealistic expectations. "Whaddaya mean I can't install this program? I'm sales, I earn the profits that pay your ****ing salary, nerd!".
Life is hard, and the world is cruel
Zynga is not a requirement for any employee.
That steaming hot pr0n site is not a piece of "productivity software".
Bonzai Buddy isn't Clippy, and he's not your friend.
BitTorrent is not an approved method of software acquisition and installation.
Your concerns has been noted, and your permissions on the network updated appropriately.
I actually met someone in IT who wrote code using Word...
I think a little part of my soul just died.
How do I get access to the 36DD sales lady with the short skirt and no gag reflex?