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[–] [deleted] 1 point 18 points (+19|-1) ago 

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[–] Gargilius 0 points 25 points (+25|-0) ago 

Sounds like being the ‘computer guy’ amongst friends / family ; not only your time is not valued, but if you do fix something or give advice on some purchase or whatever, you now own the problem (i.e., will be blamed for anything happening thereafter and expected to keep fixing it) for ever... heard similar stories from the designated ‘car guy’ elsewhere...

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[–] Fagtardicus 0 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago  (edited ago)

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[–] 11401251? [S] 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

"So if my computer is so fucked up and out-dated, then sell it and buy a new one from that money. It cost me $800 7 years ago, so it should still at the very least fetch a $500!"

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[–] Plavonica 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

I love my fucked up family. At least when I fix shit for them they either buy me beer or make me food, and they don't fucking blame me when their failure to maintain their (computer/car/house) causes future problems. They either pay someone to fix it or bribe me with more food/alcohol.

But fixing shit for other people? Pay up front, in cash/services, and I'll give you a receipt detailing other shit that's already wrong and likely to be wrong in the future.

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[–] 1HepCat 1 point 2 points (+3|-1) ago 

Yep. My wife, a nurse, is also frequently called on for free medical advice. Fortunately for her, it's usually accepted when she tells them to pay a doctor instead.

Lots of professionals e.g., auto mechanics, graphic designers, etc. have comparable problems.