"Write a chemistry essay for your child from scratch, because it's easier for you, because you're sitting at a PC." 10 strangest requests to IT people, because "you're a programmer"

At my previous job, I was responsible for ensuring that the air conditioning in the office (1000 sq m) worked. When it broke, I had to communicate with the BC repair team. Because I am the head of R&D, a former developer, who else can? Well, except for my subordinate admins. The office, by the way, was IT-oriented — SEO/PPC/SMM, webdev, etc. The management’s position was strange, but I survived.

They asked me to hack someone on social media. I don’t do that, it’s stupid and illegal, you’d be better off asking me to repair a microwave or washing machine.

My top, «Because you’re a programmer»:

1. Fix the TV, because you’re constantly fixing your PC.
2. Burn the neighbors' baby monitor that’s jamming Wi-Fi.
3. Write a chemistry essay for your child from scratch, because it’s easier for you, since you’re sitting at the computer.
4. Hack a friend’s account and post nudes there (asked by an aunt 50+).
5. Check remotely why the shield in the corridor is sparking.

Are you a programmer? Do you tinker with electricity? We need to dig a trench for the cable…

You make websites, right? Make me a game.

You’re constantly fiddling with your PC, so fix my TV too. What do you mean, no? You bastard, even your dad soldered that crap, and he didn’t study for it!

«You’re a programmer, the kettle in the kitchen burned down — can you take a look?» Probably the strangest request from personal experience

You’re a programmer, tune my TV. That was my absolute top.

You’re a programmer, something’s wrong with the on-board computer in the car. Will you take a look?

You’re a programmer, you’re a math whiz. Do you want to earn some extra money by tutoring? Because the kid doesn’t even know these integrals.