So I’m pretty sure I haven’t mentioned this on my blog, but I transferred to the Geek Squad Data Recovery Division a few weeks ago. It is such a different environment from working on the repair lines, and a very different mentality. I’m learning a lot, and I enjoy it quite a bit… I really feel like customer’s value what we do. It’s a little more emotional sometimes, as sometimes people don’t understand that data recovery is not a free service, but over all people are grateful for the service.
I’m attempting to drink some hot cocoa due to the cold weather outside. I forgot how much of a pain it is. It’s either too hot, scalding yor tongue, or it’s too cold and grainy. Ahh if only this was the extent of my life’s difficulties.
Here’s a song off of the new Foo Fighter’s album, written for a couple of miners that when trapped in a cave-in were asked what they wanted to tide them over until they could be rescued. Their answer? An iPod loaded with Foo Fighters songs. So Dave Grohl wrote them this song, and sent them tickets to his show, and dedicated it to them. That’s such a cool gesture, very heartfelt. So enjoy the songs, and think of those guys rocking out to Foo Fighter’s while being trapped miles underground.
October 3, 2007 at 12:33 pm · Filed under Geek Squad
Ah I’ve really been meaning to make this post sooner. I’m sorry. My umm.. blog ate my homework?
Idea Festival was phenomenal. From the different speakers, events to being able to meet other Agents from around the US. I worked primarily in the Do Tanks (instead of Think Tanks.. get it?), helping the contest winners develop their winning ideas into a more mature and usable product/concept/thing. Unfortunately all of their names escape me right now, but they were all incredibly interesting individuals. All of the ideas centered around green technology, or at the very least the impact of technology and our life style on the modern world. Here’s a hint.. Technology loves to sucker punch Mother Nature.
I believe it was an important event for a number of reasons. Primarily, I think it shows that you don’t have to be a “tree hugging hippy” to understand how we impact our world, and our responsibility in fixing the problems that we create.
I love the fact that a tech company, Geek Squad sponsored it. Not just because I’m an employee, and I was chosen to go.. That’s all well and good. It starts a trend. If Geek Squad can make the first step in showing the general public, other companies will follow.
September 16, 2007 at 8:03 pm · Filed under Geek Squad
Mmm the blog has been quiet for awhile eh?
I spent the past 3 days downtown at the Idea Festival. Did some interviews, helped some people shape some ideas. It was a lot of fun. All at this super cool hotel, 21C on 7th and Main. I’m going to post a more detailed err.. post about all the stuff I did. No pictures though, unfortunately I wasn’t able to bring my camera. Check out the hotel’s website here.
