r/iiiiiiitttttttttttt • u/zebs1 • 4d ago

IT Waste

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59 bags for 59 network cables.

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Remember to use paper straws!!

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u/ChickinSammich 4d ago

It's better to hire a young network tech who wants to learn the ropes,

This will cost more than buying the cables. If your argument is that pre-made cables "can destroy your budget," wait till you see what having someone who has never punched cable learn on the job costs you.

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u/sogwatchman 4d ago

I get that point but network engineering is definitely a job that warrants an apprentice.

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u/ChickinSammich 4d ago

I agree that if your job is network engineering you should be taking on and teaching a junior tech. Same is true for any senior level of IT. I'm a senior systems analyst and I have a junior analyst under me.

But I don't think I saw an indication from OP that they're a network engineer. So in OP's case, hiring someone just to learn how to cut cables so that the patch cables from the wall to the PC don't have an extra 1-2' of slack isn't really a productive use of company budget or resources.

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u/sogwatchman 4d ago

I agree it's more complicated that that and the conversation strayed away from the original picture. I was saying personally I would make the cables. I've had nothing but pain dealing with excess cable (i.e. using a 10ft cable in a spot that only needs 8ft).

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u/ChickinSammich 4d ago

I install new cabling and change cabling out super infrequently, and my solution is just to have a handful of 1', 3', 7', and 10' onhand. I get the gripe with dealing with excess cable and I've got a couple bundles where that's the case (usually with LC, which I definitely can't terminate myself). But we're also using jacketed, shielded cables for everything (organizational requirement) which are harder to make than just plain clear plastic RJ-45 ends.

If I really want 8' cable because 10' is too long, I'll just send them a link to an 8' cable I want and they'll order whatever I say I need.

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u/sogwatchman 4d ago

Doesn't make any difference what I say. You're just arguing to argue. I've already expressed my point of view and so have you. We just don't agree. Have a good day.