What are the most challenging school tech support stories you've heard?
There was a time when the new interactive whiteboards in the classrooms stopped working. The tech support team faced a tough time as they had to deal with different models in each room. They had to check the software compatibility, the hardware connections, and also deal with some teachers who were not very tech - savvy and were panicking about their lessons. After a lot of troubleshooting, they found out that a recent software update had caused the issue and they had to roll it back.
One challenging story was when the school's entire server crashed right before finals week. The tech support had to work non - stop to get it back up. They had to transfer data from backup drives and make sure all the software was reinstalled correctly. It was a race against time to ensure students could access their study materials.
What are some of the most amusing computer tech support stories you've heard?
A guy called saying his computer screen was blank. The tech support agent asked him to check the power cord. He said it was plugged in. After a while, it was discovered that he had plugged the computer power cord into the printer. It was a really simple mistake but super funny.
What are the funniest computer tech support stories you've heard?
I heard a story where a user called because they couldn't print. After a lot of back - and - forth, it was discovered that the printer wasn't turned on. Another funny one was when a user thought their computer had been hacked because their cursor was moving on its own. It turned out their dog was nudging the mouse while it was on the floor. One more was a user who couldn't log into their account. They had forgotten their password, but were insisting that the computer was at fault.
What are the most challenging supply teacher stories you've heard?
One challenging story was about a supply teacher who walked into a class where the students were very disrespectful. They talked over the teacher, refused to do any work. The teacher had to constantly try to regain control throughout the day, but it was really difficult as they seemed to have no respect for authority.
What are some of the most hilarious vet tech stories you've heard?
A vet tech once had a goat as a patient. The goat was very stubborn and refused to get on the scale. So, the tech tried to lure it with some hay. Instead of walking onto the scale, the goat ate the hay right next to it and then pooped on the floor. It was a total mess but also really funny.
What are the most memorable funny customer support stories you've heard?
There was a customer who purchased a fitness tracker. They contacted support because they thought the tracker was lying to them about the number of steps they took. They said they walked around their house all day and it showed only a few steps. After some questions, it was discovered that the customer had been shuffling around in slippers all day and the tracker wasn't registering the small movements properly. It was a really funny case of misinterpreting technology.
What are some of the most hilarious funny computer tech stories you've heard?
I heard about a team of engineers who were testing a new server. They were so focused on getting it up and running that they didn't notice they had misconfigured the cooling system. The server got so hot that it started making strange beeping noises. When they finally realized what was going on, they found that the heat had caused some of the components to expand and the server case was bulging a little. It was a funny and costly mistake for them to learn from.
What are the most ridiculous school stories you've heard?
There was a story about a science experiment gone wrong. A group of students were trying to make a volcano eruption model. Instead of a small eruption, they accidentally created a huge mess as the 'lava' (a mixture of baking soda and vinegar) overflowed and spread all over the lab table and floor.
What are some challenging mom in law stories you've heard?
I heard of a mom in law who was constantly criticizing her daughter - in - law's housekeeping. She would point out every little speck of dust or unorganized corner. It made the daughter - in - law feel really stressed and self - conscious in her own home.
What Are the Worst Tech Recruiter Horror Stories You've Heard?
One of the worst stories I know is when a recruiter lied about the location of the job. They told the candidate it was a local position, but in reality, it required a lot of traveling or even potential relocation. The candidate had made it clear that they couldn't relocate, and this misinformation led to a lot of disappointment and wasted effort on both sides.
What are the scariest computer tech horror stories you've heard?
I once heard about a computer system in a hospital that malfunctioned. The medical records were all jumbled up. Doctors couldn't access the correct patient information during surgeries and critical treatments. It was a nightmare as it put patients' lives at risk.