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Getting Old, I guess...
12.27.2007 - Originally Submitted by FEN Entertainment artist Analysis489 on 21 Dec 07
As most of you should know, I am what most people would call a “night person”. Working “P.M.” shift at a hotel during the week, and promoting for indie, local acts at night and on weekends. Due to the holidays, things have slowed down quite a bit at the hotel, and management is looking for ways to cut down on labor costs. Very rarely would I volunteer for an “A.M.” shift, however [again, due to the holidays], a friend of mine purchased tickets to the Orlando Magic / Utah Jazz NBA game tonight… I’m not a big NBA fan, but I switched things up to change the pace a little this weekend.
I got to work this morning at around 9 A.M., and was almost immediately asked to run an errand. A guest apparently had an antequated laptop with no wi-fi capability, so I was sent to buy a wireless bridge from the local Best Buy. A hotel engineer had gone there before me and an associate sold him a wireless USB adapter. While this was a possible solution, it was not the solution we were looking for.
When I arrived at Best Buy, I immediately headed to the computer department. I ended up speaking to the exact same “expert” that my engineer talked to. I noticed the look on his face when he saw I was returning the USB product he just sold.
“Am I missing something? Because I can’t seem to find where the wireless bridges are…”
The sales rep takes a look at the product, then takes a look back up at me, “That does the same thing… that’s why I sold it to that other guy.”
“Yes, but this requires a software installation, and the bridge we are looking for, does not require that. The guest at the hotel isn’t allowed to install software on her business laptop at this time,” I said back.
“Why not?”
At this point I’m thinking to myself, “What?! Did he REALLY just say that to me? What the f@*# is this guy’s issue?!”
“What do you mean, ‘Why not’? Do you have them or not!”
After a smug chuckle, he looks at me and says, “No… we don’t carry those anymore…” as if I had asked for something like an 8-track player. “Go to Staples.”
“Go to Staples?! That’s a great suggestion, smart-ass. That’s exactly what I plan on doing. Have a nice day.”
Fortunately, I received the full refund in cash, and proceeded to the nearest Staples. As I looked around, I noticed that they didn’t have any wireless bridges on display or in stock. I asked a sales rep about why wireless bridges were so scarce all of a sudden. He tells me that they have them on sale on-line only, and that they hadn’t sold them in-store for “a long time”. I consider myself pretty well-versed when it comes to tech, and even now technology is moving too fast… even for me. And that’s when it hit me. Not only did that make me feel old, but apparently I look old, too.
After all was said and done, I ended up purchasing a network card for this lady’s laptop. Upon arriving at check-out, not only was I not greeted, but the girl at the register was on the f@*#ing phone! Are you kidding me?! Great way to polish off a crappy shopping experience. When technology becomes too much for you to keep up with at the “young” age of 28, and when lack of customer service actually upsets you, one could start sounding like a senior citizen to these fresh-out-of-school, 20 year-olds that talk down to us like we were born in the 1970’s. Oh wait… WE WERE! Looks like I’m just getting old, I guess…
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Reader Comments (32)
Chad F said: "it is all negatve, stupid.."
Again, do some research. Ever heard of payPerpost.com? we make money when you comment, dumb-ass. thanks for your patronage! You are supporting a cause you hate. How smart is that?
Chad F said: "And Analysis- cute to *** out the name of the restaurant that your whore friend's family owns..."
The name of the restaurant and the country you are referring to are spelled differently. You are truly showing your intelligence level here. They have nothing to do with each other. And, if you knew anything about tech, you would know that if I am able to edit the posts, I am also able to delete them altogether. Why do you think I keep your comments when I could delete them whenever I wanted? It's helping our cause. Idiot.
Chad F said: "And I DO know where he lives and where he hangs out..."
First of all, you sound like a stalker. If you don't like me, let it go. You are wasting time and energy you could be putting towards your new family. Great parenting, guy! You might know where I live and hang out, but I know your IP adress...
56-142.35-65.tampabay.res.rr.com/65.35.142.56
There's a whole community of people that would love these numbers. I suggest you stop harassing my 'insignificant' community. I've been lenient to let you voice your opinion and slam my friends. They know my past and my present. I have nothing to hide. That's what real friends are. Sorry your 'source' back-stabbed and 'sabotaged' the only real relationships she ever had. Her words... not mine.
It doesn't matter. This will all end soon anyway. I will be deleting any and all comments that do not pertain to the blog entries themselves. I hope you enjoyed wasting your own time.
PWNED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You're lucky that Analysis won't tell me your name....if you know me and my family, then you must be a bigger redneck, illiterate, bastard-raising piece of shite than I thought! -Edited for content by Webmaster-
JessicaG: stay classy, woman. dont let some skanky, ugly, smelly lesbian talk shite about you and your family, -Edited by Webmaster-. Analysis, you rock!! you know you have more going for you then some c*nt who likes to talk shite about you because she's upset that you would never give her the time of day...soo sad :( get over yourself b**ch, and try to better your life 'cause it is far worse than any of theirs.
keep it going chad, its actually entertaining to see how stupid you are, what is it, low self-esteem? jealousy? or insecurity? get a life!
Just wanted to say, all this drama is stupid...nuff about that...Analysis, you're the man, thanks for being such a good friend and caring about peoples music, it gives me and other bands hope to have someone that cares...Thats enough for me, your a great guy, much better than me...Thanks for everything man...Love ya bro
I can't wait to read some more of your writing analysis!!! Hope it will be soon :-)