Computer says No: Tales from the Front Line

“Sorry about this, but the laptop isn't working.”

“What’s the problem,” I say

“Well, it’s the battery; it’s had it.”

“That shouldn’t be that difficult to fix,” I say

“Hhmm, I spoke to management, who passed it on to  procurement, who’ve ordered it from supplies - looks like it’ll be about six weeks before it’ll be fixed.”

Therefore, forgive me for not being …