Moreover, I've become a kind of blogging ambassador. I made presentations on the business case of blogging already twice - in Lithuania and in Belgium. The speed of IT communications seems to speed up human activity and radically change modern life and society.
A few years ago, when I was with the global business advisory firm, more and more of my friends turned to using MSN Messenger, an instant messaging service. At first I was surprised that they could afford to chat over MSN and do some work, simultaneously (I most probably wasn't good at multi-tasking). But later on I felt left out - it seemed like everyone would connect via MSN during the office hours to discuss evening plans or exchange news of the day.
At some point I decided to catch up with my friends and... install the MSN Messenger on the office computer (although I wasn't sure it was the right thing to do). I followed rather simple installation instructions and - here I am! - I have the magic software on my work PC. I was pleased with myself - installed the thing correctly with no external help!:)
It all looked ok until I tried to sign in. I tried once, it didn't work. I tried twice, it didn't work. I restarted the computer, but it still didn't work. MSN was there, looked perfectly ok but didn't work. Then I decided to turn for help to the firm's IT department...
When the IT guy heard what my IT issue was, he smiled at me and said: "You may uninstall it. Because it won't work. Because the servers wouldn't allow." He was a nice guy and didn't tell me off that it was against the strict IT policy of the firm to install and use such software.
I now use a number of e-tools extensively but sensibly, ie try not to abuse them. They help save time and - no less importantly - money! The way they eliminate physical distances and enable us communicate in various forms (voice, chat, live video), continues to surprise me.
Do you Skype? Get in touch with me: giedriuscp.
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