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You know you're in tech when....
« on: Aug 01, 2011, 09:33 pm »
You get to Monday and are doing your usual day-off chores of laundry and dishes - and realize the only things you're washing are coffee mugs and black clothes.
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Re: You know you're in tech when....
« Reply #1 on: Aug 01, 2011, 11:13 pm »
I'm impressed that you have the time and/or energy to make and drink your coffee in mugs at home.

For me, I know I'm in tech when I earn my free drink on my Starbucks gold card in less than a week.
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Re: You know you're in tech when....
« Reply #2 on: Aug 02, 2011, 12:09 pm »
You know you're in tech when you actually see your house-mate for the first time in four days and she asks, "Who are you?"
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Re: You know you're in tech when....
« Reply #3 on: Aug 03, 2011, 01:30 pm »
...you reach for your hip when you need stronger light, expecting the flashlight to still be there.

On the A train platform.
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Re: You know you're in tech when....
« Reply #4 on: Aug 03, 2011, 01:44 pm »
you attempt to use your theater keys to get into your apartment...and vice versa.
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Re: You know you're in tech when....
« Reply #5 on: Aug 03, 2011, 06:23 pm »
...there are 48 screaming Munchkins, Winkies, Trees, Jitterbugs, Flying Monkeys, Poppies, Snowflakes, Fairies, Ozians, Witches, Scarecrows, TinMan, Cowardly Lion, Dorothy and her Little Dog, too!!!
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Re: You know you're in tech when....
« Reply #6 on: Aug 03, 2011, 08:06 pm »
You've memorized the orders for your roommate (the props master) at every local fast food joint (plus Starbucks).
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Re: You know you're in tech when....
« Reply #7 on: Aug 03, 2011, 09:10 pm »
when you don't have time to read this thread.
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Re: You know you're in tech when....
« Reply #8 on: Aug 04, 2011, 12:17 am »
...your ultra lightweight headset hurts your ear.
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Re: You know you're in tech when....
« Reply #9 on: Aug 04, 2011, 09:14 am »
....you have a serious conversation about how to make a sex toy quieter.
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Re: You know you're in tech when....
« Reply #10 on: Aug 04, 2011, 10:48 am »
When "the vending machine special" (1 salty, 1 sweet, 1 drink) is a viable dinner option.
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Re: You know you're in tech when....
« Reply #11 on: Aug 05, 2011, 03:46 am »
When my dog grabs the sleeve of my shirt as I'm walking out the door because she has only seen me for an hour in the past few days!
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Re: You know you're in tech when....
« Reply #12 on: Aug 05, 2011, 08:48 pm »
When you make it all the way home, drop off your keys, put down your bag, greet your housemate, have dinner, go to the bathroom to brush your teeth for bed, look at yourself in the mirror and realize you're still wearing your headset around your neck.
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Re: You know you're in tech when....
« Reply #13 on: Aug 05, 2011, 10:34 pm »
When you walk outside on the dinner break, and you are shocked that the sun is out, since you haven't seen it for days...
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Re: You know you're in tech when....
« Reply #14 on: Aug 08, 2011, 11:39 am »
You take off work from your day job and your boss asks "where are you going on vacation?" and you reply "Nevernever Land".
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