Work-Related

One thing about my current job is that more than often I need to deal with people more than when I deal with machines.

And ah... there are times when dealing with the lifeless machine is a lot more comforting than people, despite all the frustration when machines refuse to work.

On the contrary, people are more unpredictable, more emotional, and can find ways to make you feel good/bad/satisfied/annoyed.

I just spent 10 minutes scratching my head and finally writing an e-mail to a staff member. Ever had one those e-mails when you wish the recipient won't reply? I've had my share of these type of staff members.

These people aren't necessarily bad or anything. In fact, they're usually pleasant after you helped them. But there's a tendency that their one original request can grow into multiple ones as time passes, and you just wish that they'd stop replying to your e-mail saying "Let me know if you have more problems."

All in a day's work... all in a day's work.

P.S. Don't get the wrong messages now for those who read this post when I reply to you with "Let me know if you have more problems." I'm still happy to help you! :-p