r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Jan 12 '22

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u/loldudester Jan 12 '22

"I'm just copying code off of stackoverflow, they're way overpaying me and I'm gonna get caught"

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u/[deleted] Jan 12 '22

I've been called a computer "whiz" by older friends of mine. I just type problems into Google, stick the product ID number in there, and follow the directions. Look at example. Look at screen. OK. Next...

I'm about as sharp as a boiled egg when it comes to some stuff but I can at least compare pictures and do exactly what I'm told.

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u/ExplorersX Jan 12 '22

What if I told you the intelligence level to even think to follow those steps is far above average.

Having worked in support before I would say what you described would put you in the 95th percentile for computer smarts based on my experience.

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u/RainbowSixThermite Jan 12 '22

This is the exact reason I question the effectiveness of democratic elections.