I guess I have worked with different types of sysadmins. A good sysadmin has, or at least expresses traits of in their work, pessimism and realism. We have to

I guess I have worked with different types of sysadmins. A good sysadmin has, or at least expresses traits of in their work, pessimism and realism. We have to constantly viscerally feel and know that any component can fail at any time. Remembering your own mortality goes along well with that. Being easily disturbed by this is not a trait I would like to see in someone with these kinds of responsibilities.