langleymass
MIS
I wasn't sure where to discuss this topic. I can't find a place where it belongs, but I felt the need to talk about this someplace.
One of the most important things that any IT pro can do is get out there and meet with other IT pros in a non-formal setting. Here in my town, there are tons of groups. We have two Linux groups that meet weekly, for example. One night in November, I had five meetings to choose from. It's a great way to learn about how other pros are solving their problems.
Anyway, after last Friday, I decided to cross one group off the list. I went to the 2600 meeting, which meets on the first Friday of every month. It was only my second meeting. The first one I attended was interesting, and so was this one.
I also take my business cards with me, usually keeping them in my coat pocket. I had probably 100 to 150 with me. I passed a few out, and I left my stack of cards on a table where everyone was sitting. I got occupied talking to one of the few women that came to the meeting. And when it was time to go, my business cards were gone.
WHY would anyone steal someone else's business cards? They are only worth a few bucks, and I have plenty of others left. But this is ridiculous. One person said that she saw someone else put the cards in his pocket, but she did nothing to stop him and didn't tell me at the time.
If you don't, 2600 is generally a group of hackers and the like. It reminded me of why I generally can't stand geeks.
Has anyone else had any trouble with a 2600 group?
One of the most important things that any IT pro can do is get out there and meet with other IT pros in a non-formal setting. Here in my town, there are tons of groups. We have two Linux groups that meet weekly, for example. One night in November, I had five meetings to choose from. It's a great way to learn about how other pros are solving their problems.
Anyway, after last Friday, I decided to cross one group off the list. I went to the 2600 meeting, which meets on the first Friday of every month. It was only my second meeting. The first one I attended was interesting, and so was this one.
I also take my business cards with me, usually keeping them in my coat pocket. I had probably 100 to 150 with me. I passed a few out, and I left my stack of cards on a table where everyone was sitting. I got occupied talking to one of the few women that came to the meeting. And when it was time to go, my business cards were gone.
WHY would anyone steal someone else's business cards? They are only worth a few bucks, and I have plenty of others left. But this is ridiculous. One person said that she saw someone else put the cards in his pocket, but she did nothing to stop him and didn't tell me at the time.
If you don't, 2600 is generally a group of hackers and the like. It reminded me of why I generally can't stand geeks.
Has anyone else had any trouble with a 2600 group?