Also I managed to crack into a laptop I had trouble opening before. Turns out there were screws UNDER the rubber feet. I know companies do this sometimes but this is the first I encountered it myself, not great for repairability as they probably expect you to buy more rubber feet of them to replace the ones you ripped off.
Reminds me of the dungeons in Elden Ring where you'd get stuck and it turns out the rest of the area is UNDER one of the lifts.
Last time I came to work to no computers, (well no internet and no PoE phones), I identified the issue as the Network switches being down.
I couldn’t call IT because the phones were down and I couldn’t email IT because the internet was down.
(With my managers permission) I went into the Server room, identified the problem (20 year old UPS died) and fixed it. (Bypassed the UPS by connecting the racks directly to the GPOs).
With computers back cup, I emailed IT what happened.
Nek minit, The IT manager has complained to HR, claiming that we had compromised the business IT security and we must both be fired.
We didn’t get written up, but the UPS still hasn’t been replaced 2 months later, the server room locks have not been changed and no one is allowed to turn the lights off.
If we have a power outage, we need to wait for head office to send an IT tech out to flick the circuit breaker.
If a contractor or Safety inspector comes out, they need to be escorted by an IT technician at all times.
We have already failed a Fire Audit and the electricity bills are through the roof, but no one has called out the new IT manager for being a Dick.
I'm looking forward to seeing what superpowers I get from the activation of my Covid chip. You don't think I'll miss out because I haven't had a booster for a few years, do you?
I've set a gentle alarm to go off a couple of minutes beforehand to remind myself... but except I'll still jump through the roof when it happens!! I'm surprised by the amount of people who don't know about it.
Nah, the phone can still make emergency calls, the 2pm beep test was on the emergency network. Part of the reason for the warning for people with secret phones.
Back in the office after the almost week off. Fortunately there isn't too much to catch up on. A lot of emails are just from head office Sharepoint. They don't seem to realise not everyone in the organisation needs to know about when the local cafe is doing 30c off coffee
There's a price update meeting I'm straight up keeping out of. We had a price increase a few months ago where it's quite complicated to have that reflected in a catalogue. We're doing it again and it seems like no one has learnt from last time. I don't need to be part of these conversations that retread the same ground.
This is what prompted people to ask if AI could reconcile the price differences between a spreadsheet and a PDF. The answer was no then and it's still no now
65 Comments
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 22d
Gondor calls..Consider me alerted
StudChud@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 23d
Mickey just bit the soft flesh of my knee pit. I don't think I've ever squealed so loudly so early.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 23d
You don't realise how soft and vulnerable the backs of your legs are until a cat gets Chompy
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 23d
wt
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 7 pts · 22d
They say it's hard to make friends in your 30's / 40's.
2 exceptions.
Eating food at the dog beach..
Federal emergency warning system.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 22d
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 22d
A very attractive police woman complemented my vehicle last night during a booze bus stop. File under: “Community engagement”
NigelFrobisher@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 21d
The booze bus sounds much more fun than it is.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 22d
Is it a nice car?
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 6 pts · 22d
Also I managed to crack into a laptop I had trouble opening before. Turns out there were screws UNDER the rubber feet. I know companies do this sometimes but this is the first I encountered it myself, not great for repairability as they probably expect you to buy more rubber feet of them to replace the ones you ripped off.
Reminds me of the dungeons in Elden Ring where you'd get stuck and it turns out the rest of the area is UNDER one of the lifts.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 22d
Discombobulated in general
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 22d
And specifically?
Catfish@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 22d
Get to work, computer says no. IT says do this x 8. Don't know, fuck it bring us the hardware. I foresee very little getting done today.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 22d
useless_modern_god@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 22d
Salvo@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 19d
Last time I came to work to no computers, (well no internet and no PoE phones), I identified the issue as the Network switches being down.
I couldn’t call IT because the phones were down and I couldn’t email IT because the internet was down.
(With my managers permission) I went into the Server room, identified the problem (20 year old UPS died) and fixed it. (Bypassed the UPS by connecting the racks directly to the GPOs).
With computers back cup, I emailed IT what happened.
Nek minit, The IT manager has complained to HR, claiming that we had compromised the business IT security and we must both be fired.
We didn’t get written up, but the UPS still hasn’t been replaced 2 months later, the server room locks have not been changed and no one is allowed to turn the lights off.
If we have a power outage, we need to wait for head office to send an IT tech out to flick the circuit breaker. If a contractor or Safety inspector comes out, they need to be escorted by an IT technician at all times.
We have already failed a Fire Audit and the electricity bills are through the roof, but no one has called out the new IT manager for being a Dick.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 23d
It's alarm day 🤪
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 22d
I'm looking forward to seeing what superpowers I get from the activation of my Covid chip. You don't think I'll miss out because I haven't had a booster for a few years, do you?
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 22d
I think my dna has been irretrievably altered - I'm looking forward to seeing what new superpowers are unlocked for me.
SpinMeAround@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 22d
I've set a gentle alarm to go off a couple of minutes beforehand to remind myself... but except I'll still jump through the roof when it happens!! I'm surprised by the amount of people who don't know about it.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 23d
I'm ready.
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 22d
I am alert but not alarmed (yet) - just over 4 hours to go.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 22d
Goodnight all ❤️
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 22d
That was cool!
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 22d
I keep my old phone charged without a sim as a spare google device, it also went beep.
mertn22@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 22d
That is very scary. The only explanation I can thing of is that govt. colluded with google to hack your phone over wifi.
SaneMartigan@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 22d
Nah, the phone can still make emergency calls, the 2pm beep test was on the emergency network. Part of the reason for the warning for people with secret phones.
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 22d
There it goes
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 22d
I have been alerted
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 23d
Back in the office after the almost week off. Fortunately there isn't too much to catch up on. A lot of emails are just from head office Sharepoint. They don't seem to realise not everyone in the organisation needs to know about when the local cafe is doing 30c off coffee
phant@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 22d
Silversun Pickups tonight letssgooo! Went to the Q/A and acoustic set last night - it was fantastic.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 22d
yay, belgian waffle maker will be delivered tomorrow along with new keyboard covers, this will help with all the typos I've been making recently
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 23d
My new driving glasses worked well. It's nice being able to read those adjustable speed signs over the freeway a bit sooner.
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 22d
Today's jam.
James Iha's guitar stuff is fucking awesome.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 22d
ooh reminds me it's almost time for my annual pilgrimage of blowing my fucking windows out to Melon Collie
Gibsonhasafluffybutt@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 22d
I love that album but Siamese dream is my holy smashing pumpkins album.
Catfish@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 22d
Anyone want to tell me a tale about why this bus is so sticky?
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 22d
You see, when a Methaniel and a bus love each other very much...
Catfish@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 22d
I'm going to need new shoes
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 22d
Please please let it be Fanta.
mertn22@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 22d
The bus has probably not been properly washed since smoking on buses was allowed.
TheWitchofThornbury2@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 22d
Bill Oddie has dropped off the twig. Much missed.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 22d
beautiful soul who brought joy to us all 😔
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 23d
It's a Melbourne day today - breakfast with a view of the Dandenongs.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 23d
Ugh. Pants.
_deleted_@aussie.zone · 5 pts · 23d
You don’t have to wear them, you know.
Taleya@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 22d
no, I'm gonna.
StudChud@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 22d
Off in the distance I hear sick d&b beats being dropped; it's the perfect soundtrack to an inner Melbourne evening.
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 22d
Eeee! Bless their cotton socks.
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 22d
I hear Bill Cat's little cat snores
tombruzzo@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 22d
There's a price update meeting I'm straight up keeping out of. We had a price increase a few months ago where it's quite complicated to have that reflected in a catalogue. We're doing it again and it seems like no one has learnt from last time. I don't need to be part of these conversations that retread the same ground.
This is what prompted people to ask if AI could reconcile the price differences between a spreadsheet and a PDF. The answer was no then and it's still no now
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 22d
Awaiting superpowers ...
RustyRaven@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 22d
Same here. I'm definitely alert, but no powers evident yet.
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 23d
BEEP BEEP 🚚
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Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 23d
Earplugs and a large whiskey and soda please chef.
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 22d
🎧
🥃🥤
Thornburywitch@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 22d
Chef, that's choice.
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 4 pts · 23d
A large popcorn please.
bacon@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 23d
🍿
CEOofmyhouse56@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 23d
Thank you chef
Alamutjones@aussie.zone · 3 pts · 23d
Onigiri with exciting and unusual fillings?
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 22d
🪿🍙
Force_majeure1234@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 22d
Some extra beeps please
bacon@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 22d
📟
Seagoon_@aussie.zone · 2 pts · 22d
cold out there , no gloves, hand hurts