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[-] dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 219 points 8 months ago

This didn't go down well.

IT consulting pro-tip: Customers would rather pay for your time and expertise, than be made to feel stupid that they didn't think of something so simple themselves.

[-] mwknight@lemmy.world 111 points 8 months ago

After working in desktop support for a year after college, I realized that people just wanted their problem solved and to not feel frustrated. That realization made my job immensely easier because I pivoted from copying a file in 30 seconds and walking away to talking to them a little bit and letting them feel good after we were done. My ticket closing speed slowed down a little but people felt better and I consistently got positive feedback.

[-] BakedGoods@sh.itjust.works 45 points 8 months ago

When I started in support 15 years ago my boss said: "First you solve the person, then you solve the problem".

He was a good dude.

[-] bleistift2@feddit.de 26 points 8 months ago

What would you recommend for solving people? Does a household base like NaOH suffice?

[-] moody@lemmings.world 15 points 8 months ago
[-] CompN12@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz 16 points 8 months ago

Customers typically stop complaining once in aqueous form.

[-] moody@lemmings.world 3 points 8 months ago

What about in soap form?

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