My parents want me to be a genius...

[cclloyd]

So my parents say I should quit my job and become an Apple Genius. But then it occurred to me while at the mall, why bother?

I can just as easily get a job as a Microsoft Smart Guy and sit around playing Xbox. I must've walked by the MS store nearly 20 times in the past couple months, and I've only ever seen 5 people in there tops. Why are they still trying?[/troll rant]

 

[Mac'nCheese]

Maybe they want to have a son with an employee discount at the apple store and not at a windows shop.

 

[tekboi]

Maybe they want to have a son with an employee discount at the apple store and not at a windows shop.

Because the term "Genius" sounds a whole lot better than "Smart Guy".

 

[Mr. McMac]

Because the term "Genius" sounds a whole lot better than "Smart Guy".

I hate the term "Genius", especially when you're not one.(not you personally) "Smart Guy" sounds more realistic

 

[Renzatic]

Maybe they want to have a son with an employee discount at the apple store and not at a windows shop.

Whoa. Good point.

Guy. You need to go work at the Apple Store. You know me, right? Cool. Send me discounted stuff. 😡

I hate the term "Genius", especially when you're not one.(not you personally) "Smart Guy" sounds more realistic

Somewhat Knowledgeable Local Technology Store Associate would be best if you really want to get literal about it.

 

[alphaod]

Well if you're not very smart, and they want you to be… what's wrong with that?

 

[Mr. McMac]

Whoa. Good point.

Guy. You need to go work at the Apple Store. You know me, right? Cool. Send me discounted stuff. 😡



Somewhat Knowledgeable Local Technology Store Associate would be best if you really want to get literal about it.

I like it!

 

[MrMacMack]

Maybe they want to have a son with an employee discount at the apple store and not at a windows shop.

I can see that.

I hate the term "Genius", especially when you're not one.(not you personally) "Smart Guy" sounds more realistic

I don't like it too much either.

 

[tekboi]

I hate the term "Genius", especially when you're not one.(not you personally) "Smart Guy" sounds more realistic

I hear ya'


But how does an "Apple Smart Guy" sound?

 

[Huntn]

All parents want their kids to be geniuses. So many are disappointed. 😀

 

[Mr. McMac]

I hear ya'


But how does an "Apple Smart Guy" sound?

Yeah, that doesn't sound that great either. How about Apple Advanced Technical Service?

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All parents want their kids to be geniuses. So many are disappointed. 😀

My parents were happy I graduated high school....lol!

 

[DesertEagle]

Maybe they want to have a son with an employee discount at the apple store and not at a windows shop.

That better not be the only reason.

 

[ucfgrad93]

Maybe they want to have a son with an employee discount at the apple store and not at a windows shop.

I would push either of my kids to Apple for this very reason.😛

 

[Shrink]

My parents wanted me to be a genius, too. Boy, were they ever disappointed!😱

Oh...wait...wrong kind of genius...😛

 

[Apple fanboy]

I would push either of my kids to Apple for this very reason.😛

As a parent I want my daughter to do whatever she wants, but I won't be pushing her to get a low paid retail job so I can get a few quid off the iPhone 18 (as she's only 11 at the moment)

 

[Renzatic]

As a parent I want my daughter to do whatever she wants, but I won't be pushing her to get a low paid retail job so I can get a few quid off the iPhone 18 (as she's only 11 at the moment)

You're missing the point of having children then. If there's one thing my dad taught me, it's that kids are a great source of free manual labor.

 

[Apple fanboy]

You're missing the point of having children then. If there's one thing my dad taught me, it's that kids are a great source of free manual labor.

Not if your daughter is like mine. Tends to work the other way in our house. The joy of an aspie daughter.

The point of having kids is to inspire them, encourage them, support them and most importantly love them!

Here endeth the lesson.

 

[xcodeaddict]

So my parents say I should quit my job and become an Apple Genius. But then it occurred to me while at the mall, why bother?

I can just as easily get a job as a Microsoft Smart Guy and sit around playing Xbox. I must've walked by the MS store nearly 20 times in the past couple months, and I've only ever seen 5 people in there tops. Why are they still trying?[/troll rant]

A real genius wouldn't be working in an Apple store 😛

 

[alphaod]

I think we missed the real question:

What is your current job? Because being the Genius doesn't pay very well yet they do require a couple certifications.

For example, if you're currently a hot dog stand vendor, I think being a Genius is a good direction to go.

 

[xcodeaddict]

A *real* genius would be better suited to cleaning up Android, and making it better than iOS.

 

[cclloyd]

I'm smart but lazy. Not a genius however.

And I'm a "chef" at McD's.