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Do you enjoy tech humor? Tech Monday ~ 5/1/17

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Real Estate Agent with Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899

Happy May 1st!t’s hard to believe these past months have gone by so quickly! It's been a busy week-end with repair negotiations going on and backup offers coming in but still made time for date night with Geno, going to Hudson's soccer game and keeping up with Maggie's volleyball tournament in Houston! They played well ending up in the #2 spot! Somehow it got to be Monday morning so grab your favorite morning brew and join me for some tech support humor to start your week.

Unable To Think Outside The Box

Tech Support: “Good morning, thank you for calling Tech Support.”

Customer: “Hi, I bought a [brand name] laptop, and I want to get it set up. Can you talk me through it?”

Tech Support: “Sure, when you turn on the computer you’ll be asked to type in the user name you want to use—”

Customer: “I haven’t gotten that far yet. How do I open the box?”

Tech Support: “Really, you want me to talk you through opening the box?”

Customer: “Yes.”

Tech Support: “Is this a prank call?”

Customer: “No…”

(The customer actually kept support on the line for 30 minutes asking how to open the box her laptop came in!)

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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dorie. My patience would have been worn unless I suggested she take it back for a refund! Enjoy your day!

May 01, 2017 05:21 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Happy Monday Dorie,  Sometime this happens I guess but I do not think I would be on the phone that long.  

May 01, 2017 05:25 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

And here I thought I wasn't that tech savvy. Guess I may be way ahead of some others!

May 01, 2017 05:33 AM
Donald Urschalitz
Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL
P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

Love it thanks for sharing the smiles today.

May 01, 2017 05:57 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Good morning, Dorie --- even though I knew today was going to be May 1 -- I am still wondering where 1/3 of the year has gone.   As far as the tech support client question....it's a head shaker.   

May 01, 2017 06:02 AM
Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty
Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

Bet that person has a real problem around December 25th every year!

May 01, 2017 06:22 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Oh my! That is simply crazy.

May 01, 2017 06:48 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

There is always someone Dorie Dillard , thanks for the chuckle and have a good Monday

May 01, 2017 06:49 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Good Monday morning Dorie, the anticipation of having to start the new computer had this guy in a frenzy...it happens. Have a great week!

May 01, 2017 07:44 AM
Mark Loewenberg
KW of the Palm Beaches - Palm Beach Gardens, FL
KW 561-214-0370

that is an interesting question, but they are allowed to call for support on their purchase...

May 01, 2017 07:54 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By Real - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Good Morning Dorie, thank you for the morning giggle! Yikes! Hope you have a good week. 

May 01, 2017 07:56 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I would put that in a different category than humor, Dorie.  If they can't open the box I cringe for tech support when it's time to turn the computer on!  

May 01, 2017 08:58 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

How strange.  How did they know who's tech support to call to even open the bx?

May 01, 2017 09:18 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

He or she should have told her to take it back to the store.

May 01, 2017 09:20 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Hi Dorie - hard to believe this.  You manage a great balance of life regardless of your busy schedule.

May 01, 2017 11:04 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I love hearing about your weekends and I am always glad that you spend a lot of time with family!

May 01, 2017 11:14 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dorie- well, if the box was anything like the plastic things that enshroud some items, I can't blame them for having to call customer support. Have a great week ahead. 

May 01, 2017 04:02 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

I have been frustrated with trying to open boxes, but I just ask my husband to open the box :)

May 01, 2017 07:10 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

And then once the box was open the conversation must have gone downhill from there. Oh my!

May 01, 2017 07:51 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning  Dorie.  It takes all kinds, I do wonder how long it took the tech to actually get it started....?

May 02, 2017 02:59 AM