how working the helpdesk is like dating

I had a dream the other night that I had written a brilliant post about how dating is like working the helpdesk.

I think, however, that the post turned out differently in my dream...

How Working The Helpdesk Is Like Dating
by Kate

1. Only helpless losers call the helpdesk.(No, wait, that's not what I wanted to say.)

2. Working the helpdesk requires strong communication skills. It also involves a lot of yelling, hair pulling and foul language.

3. At the helpdesk you are constantly in touch with a bunch of high-strung, angry weirdos.(Um... what?)

4. If a caller has a problem using the software that the helpdesk can't address, the caller gets sent to the trainer for "reinstruction."

5. There is no extra monetary compensation for especially irritating calls to the helpdesk.

6. The ones you wish would call, don't.

7. Conversations at the helpdesk are often one-sided and negative. ("My computer is broken. It's not meeting my needs.")

8. Even if a call to the helpdesk is boring or annoying, you're not allowed to shoot anyone (including yourself) or fall asleep, no matter how much you'd like to. You are, however, allowed to fake having another important call come in.

9. Callers may stay on the line with the helpdesk for hours and hours and never send flowers.

10. Co-workers are constantly calling the helpdesk asking for dating advice. (Oh, no, wait, that's the other way 'round.)