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Is it just me, or when you become "the tech guy", family and friends become extremely entitled to your help? (lemmy.world)

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I wish I never told anyone I worked or studied tech. Especially older family and friends, because their requests for help are relentless.

A lot of friends are chill with it, and I don't mind doing a little bit of help, but sometimes people are who are OFFENDED when you don't want to help. In the same way a contractor friend won't remodel your home for free, I am not going to fix every single issue you have with your computer for free. I'm happy to give advice, but i'm not going to work for hours without pay to fix everything.

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[–] Today@lemmy.world 15 points 2 days ago

Physical therapy - i tell everyone to put ice in it and take Aleve for 3 days if it doesn't interfere with your meds.

I have a friend that's a doc. We're not supposed to tell people because they will to spend all night talking to her about their medical problems.

It's the same with plumbers, accountants, garage door repairers, mechanics, nurses, ... everyone.

We all think, "why does everyone want my help for free?" but we've all asked someone with a skill for advice.