...I've got to say that I could see this one coming from a ways off. I don't know how many times I was pressed by customers as to why we ship economy cartriges in new printers, and how many times I asked the senior techs what to tell them if they press on it. Heck, most units require that you have BOTH color and black ink loaded before they will work, and believe me, some customers get a bit testy about that. Sure, as front line tech support for a corporate entity, I've heard my share of "..I'll get my lawyer to call you.." so it's interesting to see what will come of this.
*gives middle finger to non-disclosure form that he signed when taking the job*
"Code-Boy, we need the web-page updated" "Code-Boy, I've gotta get my DNS bindings back up" "Code-Boy, where's my fscking database?"
Then, there's the frame of mind. Usually it hits the best level just after dusk, after dinner, on a night that is not a school/work night. Complete relaxation, with the creativity flowing, nowhere to be, the day is officially over.
It's best if I've got a tall, cold glass of Cherry Coke at hand, and also a glass of water, just for health concerns.
Next of course, music is Über-Important: some Chemical Bros. and Gorrilaz sets it up nicely. That plus my patent-leather chair makes it comfy.
Lastly, and MOST important, it's best if the girlfriend is not in the house at the time. I feel like too much of an @$$ sitting there in Da Zone while she sits there and stares at the back of my neck in boredom.
All in all, it comes down to several key factors that come together to create a shell of complete and total immersion into my work. Comfort, relaxation, and no distractions.
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In my Networking Technology Class, (AKA, 12 geeks in an expensive room) our midterm test for that class was a 3 vs. 3 game of StarCraft.
I was on the losing team, but I raked up enough points to still get an 'A'
...I've got to say that I could see this one coming from a ways off. I don't know how many times I was pressed by customers as to why we ship economy cartriges in new printers, and how many times I asked the senior techs what to tell them if they press on it. Heck, most units require that you have BOTH color and black ink loaded before they will work, and believe me, some customers get a bit testy about that. Sure, as front line tech support for a corporate entity, I've heard my share of "..I'll get my lawyer to call you.." so it's interesting to see what will come of this.
*gives middle finger to non-disclosure form that he signed when taking the job*
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First off, there's gotta be a need. Example:
"Code-Boy, we need the web-page updated"
"Code-Boy, I've gotta get my DNS bindings back up"
"Code-Boy, where's my fscking database?"
Then, there's the frame of mind. Usually it hits the best level just after dusk, after dinner, on a night that is not a school/work night. Complete relaxation, with the creativity flowing, nowhere to be, the day is officially over.
It's best if I've got a tall, cold glass of Cherry Coke at hand, and also a glass of water, just for health concerns.
Next of course, music is Über-Important: some Chemical Bros. and Gorrilaz sets it up nicely. That plus my patent-leather chair makes it comfy.
Lastly, and MOST important, it's best if the girlfriend is not in the house at the time. I feel like too much of an @$$ sitting there in Da Zone while she sits there and stares at the back of my neck in boredom.
All in all, it comes down to several key factors that come together to create a shell of complete and total immersion into my work. Comfort, relaxation, and no distractions.