The dregs of I.T.

NoWin_X: here, have a problem NoWin_X: "Lets sell software on the cloud" NoWin_X: Ok, how what, where, when and why? NoWin_X: "Err... its the cloud. Its magic. We get paid for nothing!" SlowThis_Hess: lol NoWin_X: effing redonkulous NoWin_X: now i'm being blamed for: 1. Delaying the sales engagement for asking the cloud partner "too many questions". 2. Not telling the sales person EXACTLY what we need to know about "the magic cloud". @ #2, how do I know WHAT we need to know about cloud, if I dont ask the god damn questions in the first place? SlowThis_Hess: omg, I'd feel so at home at your job NoWin_X: .... you'd .... feel so at home dealing with stupid people and ending work at 8pm everyday wanting to slit your wrists? SlowThis_Hess: #1 rule in SNAFU environments: always be the source of SNAFU tasks, never work on them SlowThis_Hess: so, e.g. in your case, ad 1) you don't ask questions, ad 2) come up with bogus requirements, ju...

[17:58:39] Horatio_Hex : i am SO close [17:58:42] Horatio_Hex : to setting the office on fire [17:58:52] Horatio_Hex : so so SO close [17:58:55] Smock Miiš : oooh, send me the pics when you're there! [17:59:03] Horatio_Hex : right now I’m just struggling [17:59:10] Horatio_Hex : if i should bolt the doors from the outside [17:59:12] Horatio_Hex : or not [17:59:27] Smock Miiš : from the outside? [17:59:31] Horatio_Hex : yes [17:59:35] Horatio_Hex : and lock the idiots in [17:59:35] Smock Miiš : to keep you in? [17:59:41] Smock Miiš : oh! [17:59:52] Horatio_Hex : no no, i'll step outside of course [18:00:01] Horatio_Hex : though i think sales people are fireproof [18:00:03] Smock Miiš : not another oddball of a salesperson? [18:00:08] Horatio_Hex : a client is trying to kill me [18:00:12] Smock Miiš : oh, I guessed! [18:00:18] Horatio_Hex : mainly because i'm closer to them compared to the sales person [18:00:5...