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Is There a Heaven for Computers?

People who know me know I have a code name of one of the places I worked at called the “Trap House”. Here is a story that I just had to write about and it’s funny 😂.

One day I was at work and I had a call from one of the manager’s regarding a computer that was not functioning properly. So I went to place to check the computer and there was a sassy lady sitting there. I had checked the following out the plug, power supply, and other cords. I click the button to turn on the computer and it was warming up and then all of sudden the computer died and went to Heaven. I remember the sassy lady said she was not in the mood to work. I told her: “The computer has died and went to Heaven”. Sassy Lady: ” Yes, and starts running around the area like she had been blessed to have gotten off the phone and the computer not working”. I had told her ” I am going to go in the back and cook you up a new computer”. She said “No”.

I gave her a few hours to get herself together and than after lunch she asked me” I need my computer now because I have to get back on the phone and my manager is bothering me”. I brought the computer out and had her log into the computer. She said “Thank you”. 😊

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99 Problems and Your Is One

Here is a story that everybody who works in Information Technology can relate to when dealing with a user: “99 Problems and Your Is One” As an IT professional, we do understand that your case is important but your priority is not up at the moment.

Advice

  • Please appreciate your IT person and department at all time.
  • Yes, we are humans and do have feelings.
  • Treat us with respect and you will get the same respect.

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Drop It Like It’s Hot

This story is a funny one and yes this lady challenged me that day with her complaining about her laptop is heavy. This is not her first time coming by the desk to tell me this trying to get a smaller laptop or naming someone on her team who has a smaller laptop. She happened to have a meeting the building where I was sitting at and she came back after her meeting to complain. Yes, I went there with her to prove my point. I had the weight scale sitting next to me because I was getting packages together to send out to people.

I noticed she had a Louis Vuitton bag that looked like this and the same size a well. I said to the user “I am pretty sure your purse weights about the same as this laptop”. I put the scale on top of the desk and turn it on to compare the weight of her purse with laptop that she was carrying.

The laptop only weight only 4.16 lbs and next I asked her to put her purse on the scale next and guess what her purse with all the stuff she had in it was 6 lbs. Guess who won that challenge that me and yes I proved my point to her that her purse weighted more than the laptop she claimed that was to large and heavy for her.

The reason why she was deemed “Drop It Like It’s Hot” because she dropped her laptop right in front of me after complaining her laptop is heavy. I did not grant her a smaller laptop because you proved to me that day that you do not take care of the company equipment you have because you dropped it right in front my own eyes.

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God’s Plan & Purpose

Looking at yourself in the mirror can be challenging at times knowing what you have been through as a person. Especially all the challenges that are faced in getting to where you want to get there in your career. God has gifted each one of us talents to use. 

Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

Yes, I have a lot of talents that God has blessed me with and I have learned to use them all in his glory. First identifying all of your talents are the key. God has blessed me with the talent of patience, troubleshooting, love for technology, helper, etc to name a few. I learned my talent of computer and technology as a teenager. I loved being on the computer, fixing, and upgrading it. After I learned what my main gift to the world was I started to craft that talent and it landed me in the Information Technology field.

I remember there was a time in my life where I was unemployed for a long period of time and also during that time I was going through the whole divorce process. I had nothing but my pride after my divorce and no money. I tried my best to pray everyday and keep the faith. During that time I had learned about a secret talent that God had revealed to me was baking cakes. I started baking on the side to get another income while being on unemployment and trying to get back on my feet. One day I was at my last when I could not afford to pay my bills. I had packed up all of my stuff in my apartment because I was on the verge of being evicted. I remember I got a call at 8:00 am in the morning from a temp agency to start a job next week. I was so thankful that morning to have been granted a second chance in getting my career and life back on track. During this time of me being at lowest, I definitely knew God loved me. After having this lesson from God, I learned to give everything to him, trust him, and allow my life to be moved by him.

Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.
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Yes We Can

Shout out to all the women out there in this world who have chosen a life to work in Information Technology. This post is for you and to keep you encouraged in this journey. It is a man’s world in this field and we often get discourage because it’s not many of us around due to the fact that you have to deal with following: sexual harassment, discrimination, male egos, mental aggression, mental abuse etc. Yes, I have been through it all just like you.

Times have changed and it’s time to accept our female counterparts in these roles. Women are still fighting now for the same rights. You can have all the knowledge, skills, and sassiness to do this role but yet feel alone when it comes to encouragement. I have been the only black woman in my department doing the same role the men are doing. Yes, I have opened up a door at one of the companies I have worked for to another women who wants to pursue this field.

Here is a playlist that I have created that celebrates women. Trust me, I do listen to this playlist when I am in need of encouragement.

  • “I’m Every Woman” by Chaka Khan
  • “Q.U.E.E.N.” by Jonelle Monae and Erykah Badu
  • “Independent Women” by Destiny’s Child
  • “Respect” by Aretha Franklin
  • “Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys
  • “Just a Girl” by No Doubt
  • “Man! I Feel Like A Woman” by Shania Twain
  • “Fighter” by Christina Aguilera
  • “Run the World (Girls)” by Beyonce
  • “Rise Up” by Andra Day

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Welcome to My Blog

Allow me to introduce myself, my name Cam. Everybody kept asking and motivating me to start this blog. Guess what it finally happened. First of all I plan to keep it professional and talk about about real life being a woman in the Information Technology field. It isn’t often discussed in my field and yes it can be a reality show role. I am down to share some of those stories and experiences to bring light into my career of choice.

My goals are to entertain, inspire, motivate others, and sharing private moments. I am already nervous 😩 and ready to embark on this journey with the world. Yes, I love music and so post may have a song with it. It helps to describe the mood sometimes. This one a little short and sweet. Thank you all for the love and support.