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  • maybe the key is forcing them to interact with regular people who don't like them

    Best I can give you is resigned condescension.

  • I don't disagree. But I would say that making sure you have the funds if they come calling falls under "bothering with it." CYA is a good policy.

  • Because the funds for tracking down errant plebs will always be there.

  • And it was raining!

  • It sounds like the job should be pretty simple. The mechanics of household electrical are very straightforward. I would definitely lean on your BIL here: discuss the project, not just what to do and pitfalls to avoid, but also have him give a vibe check on your understanding. He knows you better than any of us do.

  • My old company solved that problem by making everything high priority by default, with efforts directed by the whims of the CTO.

  • It's frustrating how so many people don't understand this.

  • Me: eagerly digs through a box of old AV cables to see if he has a GameCube component cable

    Me only finding SVideo: ☹️

  • Also you kinda just want to see what happens at that point.

    The people behind you are also interested in seeing what happens.

  • I've got three meetings and an unscheduled emergency requiring 90% of the IT staff to sit on a conference call that says you'll be staying late Friday, too.

  • I'm curious what the actual data looks like.

    I'm sure it will be available for purchase shortly.