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Reason's It Doesn't Pay to be "the Computer Guy"  
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These are some reasons you DON'T want to be "the computer guy"

1.	You Have No Identity - It’s an awful experience when the computer guy shows up at a neighbor’s doorstep with a plate of Christmas cookies, only to have the child who answered the door call out, “Mom, the computer guy is here!” He begs for an identity that is not directly associated with computers, but “the computer guy” label walks ahead of him — it simply cannot be avoided.
2.	A Life Of Alienation - People only talk to the computer guy when they need him to fix something. Also, when the computer guy approaches a user, they’ll hop up out of their chair under the presumption that he’s there to fix something — as if it would never be expected that he only wants to strike up a conversation.
3.	You Possess Unlimited Responsibility - The computer guy is expected to solve problems. It is difficult to determine the boundaries of that expectation.
4.	Your Assumed “All-Knowing” Status Sets You Up To Let People Down - There is no common understanding that there are smaller divisions within the computer industry, and that the computer guy cannot be an expert in all areas. What makes things worse, is when the computer guy attempts to explain this to someone asking for help, the person will often believe that the computer guy is withholding the desired knowledge to avoid having to help.
5.	People Ask You To Perform Miracles - The computer guy is often mistaken for someone who possesses the combined skills of an old priest and a young priest.
6.	You’re Never Allowed A Moment’s Peace - The computer guy is so prone to interruption that he rarely finds an opportunity to work on his own problems.
7.	Your Talents Are Forcibly Undervalued - Thanks to the constantly declining price of new computers, the computer guy cannot charge labor sums without a dispute. If he asks to be paid what he is worth, he will likely be met with the “why not buy new?” argument.
8.	You’re An Expert Of Bleeding-Edge Technology Products, Aren’t You? - The computer guy often finds himself in situations where someone is asking him for advice on a pending investment of the technological variety.
9.	Every Conversation You Have Is Roughly The Same - When the computer guy dares to mention what he does for a living, the typical response is, “I have a question about my home computer…”
10.	Most Of Your Accomplishments Are Invisible - The computer guy never hears anyone tell him, “I just want to let you know … everything is working fine!”

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Source: Life Reboot by Shaun Boyd

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