Yeh, that pretty much accurately describes the IT people where I work, also. I just wish you folks knew more about systems and software than our typical new hire in just about any non-IT field.
Actually I don’t deal with software and systems - thats for the drones - sitting in the cubicle staring at a monochrome screen.
I actually have a pretty comprehensive job non-IT job history. The problem is I’m not one of the fan kiddies enamored with and having to define myself by what I buy, wear, drive. You will notice that I did not gush about one or the other system(s). I am on my third career - retired out of two completely different non-IT careers (Military and Locomotive Engineer) so I have a pretty good view of the lifestyle of the young and impressionable. Laughing about how intense people get about stuff that really doesn’t matter is something we all can do. Sorry if I roughed up your sensibility’s.
I hope you are doing some new hiring per your post - there are a lot of people who need it.
Have a good weekend!
Surround yourself with the best people you can find, delegate authority, and don’t interfere as long as the policy you’ve decided upon is being carried out. - Ronald Reagan