My computer technician

@allknowing (153544)
India
June 18, 2025 9:45pm CST
I have had this guy taking care of my computer for years but the only snag is he never keeps to timings. His justification is when I have just one computer to worry about he has more than 500. I silenced him by saying I have just one life and I need to take care of that - I said it jokingly. Yesterday he came earlier than the time promised and he had a complaint saying that everytine he comes late I have a lecture but I never appreciated his coming earlier than scheduled. It never occurred to me that I should say something nice Never mind. The fact of the matter is he knows his job. He is reliable
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502234)
• Italy
19 Jun
I do not appreciate when workers come late, but I am not happy if they come earlier either, I want to have everything ready when they come.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jun
You have a point there
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jun
@LadyDuck I am with you on this
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502234)
• Italy
19 Jun
@allknowing - The worst is when guests arrive earlier and you are not yet dressed.
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174296)
• United States
19 Jun
I agree with him, though... If you complain when he's late, then by the same courtesy, you should compliment him when he's early.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jun
He was not serious when he said that. I was so happy to see him that I fogot that courtesy That was a first time for ohim and I should have raised a champaign glass
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DE
@DaddyEvil (174296)
• United States
19 Jun
@allknowing I can see that happening... I've been so happy to see a technician that I've forgotten to thank them for coming so quickly.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (40952)
• Philippines
19 Jun
Haha, that’s such a relatable dynamic—you’ve clearly built a solid rapport over the years. His timing may be unpredictable, but it’s great that he knows his stuff and that you can joke around like that. Honestly, it says a lot that he felt comfortable enough to call you out (even playfully) about the praise! Sounds like you’ve got a rare gem in the tech world: reliable and human. Appreciate moments like that—they’re what make working relationships feel more like friendships.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jun
You have fully understood the situation and yes we have a nice raport.
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Amber
@AmbiePam (120630)
• United States
19 Jun
It is annoying to have someone not consider your time is important. I try to be understanding, but repeat tardiness is hard to take.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jun
I know he is over loaded but does solve my problems
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
19 Jun
I don’t like it when someone come early to an appointment but I would thank him for coming to fix my computer.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jun
This happened once in a blue moon
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
20 Jun
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Thelma
@thelme55 (79311)
• Germany
20 Jun
@allknowing If ever a blue moon comes
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (34021)
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19 Jun
I think if we can, we should say so ething nice I say nice things to people all the time It makes them feel valued
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jun
There was nothing serious in his expectaions as it was more to tease me.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jun
@Ineeddentures That breaks the monotony of life
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (34021)
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19 Jun
@allknowing I bet you like being teased my friend.
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May2k8
@May2k8 (19788)
• Indonesia
19 Jun
If the technician is young and very experienced they can always be on time unless there are obstacles on the way to the destination.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jun
His claim is he has more than 500 computers to take care of
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Judy Story
@jstory07 (148731)
• Roseburg, Oregon
19 Jun
That is good that he is reliable.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381905)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Jun
My SIL is always late for everything. We just expect her to be late now.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jun
We are early birds. I remember someone was just arranging the furniture when we arrived
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Shiva
@Shiva49 (28371)
• Singapore
19 Jun
To get things done, we need to give it to a busy man. He seems to be on top of his game and very reliable too.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jun
He knows his job and yes a pleasant guy to deal with
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jun
He is reliable and pleasant to deal with
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Honey143
@sw8sincere (6032)
• Philippines
19 Jun
Sounds like you’ve got a good, reliable guy even if his timing’s off sometimes. Reliable tech people are hard to find!
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
19 Jun
He is reliable and friendly
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