Warning issued: Avoid informing IT manager about Excel absence
In the North West of England, a housing association found itself in a peculiar predicament, as recounted by one of its former contractors, Val. This tale, shared in a recent article, sheds light on an unusual request and a challenging encounter with an IT manager who seemed more suited to the pages of a satire than the digital realm.
Val, our protagonist, found herself receiving a secretive plea from the IT manager, a request to assist with an Excel sheet. The oddity of this request seemed to catch Val off guard, as the manager was notorious for his aversion to technology and was known to favour the simplicity of a Word document over the complexities of a spreadsheet.
However, Val, being the diligent professional she was, took on the task. She soon discovered that the problem was not as simple as she had initially thought. The IT manager had been using a table within a Word document, a decision that was far from ideal for managing data effectively.
Despite the challenges, Val managed to navigate the peculiar situation and resolve the issue. However, there is no evidence to suggest that the manager's embarrassment over his lack of technical proficiency led to Val's contractual departure from the housing association.
It is worth noting that Val's IT manager was described as an insufferable bore with a penchant for bullying colleagues and underlings. Val, however, did not tolerate such behaviour and stood firm against any attempts at intimidation.
This story serves as a reminder that even in the most mundane of tasks, there can be unexpected challenges. It also highlights the importance of standing up for oneself in the face of adversity. After all, as Val's experience shows, sometimes the most straightforward solutions can lead to the most compelling stories.
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