In this case, they want Skype and a webcam to interview some people in Spain
apparently giving "no, don't be so bloody stupid" as an answer often offends.
( Kroney, Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:21, 3 replies, latest was 12 years ago)

Why can't you provide an alternative video conferencing software?

(Bazongaloid, Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:24, Reply)

Webcams aren't allowed within this company, therefore neither's video conferencing. Not my decision.

( Kroney, Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:28, Reply)

So really your answer should be "I'm afraid there is nothing I can do, but I suggest you raise it with you superior and get them to raise it higher up in the company"

(Bazongaloid, Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:28, Reply)

No point. The IT director has said "no".
He is not a man known for changing his mind. They can do so if they wish, but I'm not going to pretend they have any chance of changing the status quo.
( Kroney, Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:31, Reply)

Passing the buck^

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:29, Reply)

Why don't you find a solution for them instead of being obstructive?
Seriously we're gonna have to have a serious chat at your annual review
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:24, Reply)

I've told them the alternatives. They don't want the alternatives, so they're having a tantrum.

( Kroney, Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:28, Reply)

Management, by any chance?
They're not used to people saying 'no' to them.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:31, Reply)

Yep. Luckily I'm not the sort of person that has a problem telling management what they don't want to hear.

( Kroney, Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:32, Reply)

Don't be so fucking moody.
Are you blobbing or something?
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:24, Reply)

Typical IT bod
You ask them a question about whether or not you can do something, and rather than actually thinking about what the problem is and whether or not a solution to that problem can be provided they only look at the exact question asked and say "no it can't be done".
(Bazongaloid, Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:26, Reply)

Autistic innit

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:27, Reply)

I know more than the IT monkey they employ to come in and scratch his head for half an hour
before consulting his mate on his mobile.

Useless.
( GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:30, Reply)

It's a shame there are so many of these pricks about
but it's usually because companies are usually run by accountants and sales people who look at IT and just see costs. They certainly don't want to "waste" money employing people that actually know what they're doing, because it costs.
( Kroney, Mon 18 Nov 2013, 12:33, Reply)