I always get frustrated when I read articles like the one mentioned in this one (Specifically the "10 reasons why it doesn't pay to be a computer guy" on) becau

I always get frustrated when I read articles like the one mentioned in this one (Specifically the "10 reasons why it doesn't pay to be a computer guy" on) because there are several items at play here that always seem to be invisible to the authors: 1) Being able to say no is an important skill Especially when it comes to being asked to use your computer related skill. If you can't or don't want to help a person SAY THAT! I personally do happen to like troubleshooting. I get some kind of twisted pleasure out of figuring out an edge cases or why a program, operating system, or device doesn't work. Its fun for me. But if that's not you then let people know so that you and they don't have to be frustrated. 2) if you don't make people realize your value some people just won't Many talented "computer guys" are introverted people who haven't learned to defend their worth. Of course what you do is important! Could they have gotten it fixed without you?