I don’t work with computers!<\/p>\n
I must admit I didn\u2019t know so many class fellows are my regular readers. In my last blog, I wrote that I am a software developer, I don\u2019t \u201cwork with computers\u201d and within a day I received some very good comments regarding this slogan.<\/p>\n
They asked me to explain this more clearly so that people can understand it. Well, the obvious question is why do we have to spell it out? There are a lot of stories but I will try my best to tell you a shorter one so you can get an idea.<\/p>\n
A couple of weeks ago, I was attending a party. I really like to know new people especially from diverse cultures. So, I started talking to someone in that party and, as usual, I was asked what I do. I replied \u201csoftware developer\u201d and looked on opponent\u2019s forehead (It\u2019s my standard practice). Within seconds I saw some lines there. I took a long sigh and explained that I developed software and gave examples of Windows, Word, games etc. They nodded their head (standard signal to shut up) and I was relieved that they finally understood my job.<\/p>\n
Just minutes later, another person joined our circle and by chance asked my job. Before I could say a word, the other person whom I just explained my job said: \u201cHe works with computers\u201d. I could barely wait to finish my drink and say goodbye!<\/p>\n
The fact is, we (speaking on the behalf of s\/w class) don\u2019t want to be specially treated or regarded highly. We just want people to know our job. Frankly speaking, \u201cworking with computers\u201d sounds like typing in a letter or fitting some nut and bolts. Why do people understand the job of a doctor, lawyer, engineer, player, driver and hundreds of other profession? But when it comes to us, \u201cwork with computer\u201d.<\/p>\n
Well, It\u2019s just half the story. Don\u2019t get us started on the question people ask us after telling them our job. My iPod\u2019s won’t play this mp4, what can you do? My digital camera wouldn\u2019t turn on, what is your opinion, My favourite game is not compatible with Vista, can you write a program to run it on Vista?. We have had enough!<\/p>\n
\u201cAlam, dinner is ready. Where are you?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYeah, coming in two minutes\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWriting my blog\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWriiitingggg myyyy blooooog\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cWriting your what?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cemmmemme, working with computer\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, we are waiting\u201d<\/p>\n
…………………….
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