So.....Close.....
I almost made it out of here yesterday with no stupidity lobbed my way....and on a Monday, no less. But no, 15 minutes before I was out the door I got...
"How do I make this a percentage in PowerPoint?"
Solution: User attempting to make one column a percentage of another. Asked user if they wanted a stacked bar; was answered in the negative-- user needs both columns. Informed user the best way to do so was just to figure out percentage with ye oldey tyme calculator and add a text box. User response: "Well if you don't know, just say you don't know, don't make things up. I know you can't type on a chart." Sighed, demonstrated how to add text box. User response: "And that will change when the data is updated?" Sighed again, lied to user that yes, yes it would. Increasingly feel like Nick Burns.
But moving on...today's winner was:
"Can I put plastic in the recycle bin?"
Solution:First, background--there are new giant recycle bins scattered about, and the one in my area is directly in front of my partition. Apparently this means I am now the recycling police. Directed user to read the sign directly above said bin detailing all things which can and cannot be placed in bin. User, pensive, remarked "It doesn't mention plastic." Directed user to third line on sheet under column entited "Approved:" which reads "Plastic bottles."
"How do I make this a percentage in PowerPoint?"
Solution: User attempting to make one column a percentage of another. Asked user if they wanted a stacked bar; was answered in the negative-- user needs both columns. Informed user the best way to do so was just to figure out percentage with ye oldey tyme calculator and add a text box. User response: "Well if you don't know, just say you don't know, don't make things up. I know you can't type on a chart." Sighed, demonstrated how to add text box. User response: "And that will change when the data is updated?" Sighed again, lied to user that yes, yes it would. Increasingly feel like Nick Burns.
But moving on...today's winner was:
"Can I put plastic in the recycle bin?"
Solution:First, background--there are new giant recycle bins scattered about, and the one in my area is directly in front of my partition. Apparently this means I am now the recycling police. Directed user to read the sign directly above said bin detailing all things which can and cannot be placed in bin. User, pensive, remarked "It doesn't mention plastic." Directed user to third line on sheet under column entited "Approved:" which reads "Plastic bottles."
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