Management - short rant

Ok - I'm going to make this a short rant, at least short for me.

Is it a prerequiste at some places of business that managerial candidates be complete idiots in order to be hired? Ok - maybe it's just my place of business...

How is it that a manager can be given a laptop, without them knowing how to use it properly? Shit - that's almost like being given a driver's license without taking driving lessons (although I've seen plenty of drivers who despite the best lessons, still shouldn't be driving)

I would think that if I were a managerial candidate that I would familiarize myself with the tools that I have been given in my position, just like I do now in my position as the lowest peon on the pole. Is it asking to much to be able to expect these managers to be able to do simple things like perform basic calculations in Microsoft Excel, or be able to set up a wireless connection, or hey how about getting your own ice for your diet coke (what a stretch!)?

What the hell? Maybe I'm just getting to the point where I'm tired of helping out people do simple things when I only get a fraction of their salary! I will say this - whenever I finally do get my degree in whatever the hell it is, I'm going to be one hell of a manager! I'll water my own plants, I'll get my own ice, and hell maybe I'll even set up my own wireless connection...

I feel better now...