Supposedly folks with Aspergers syndrome tend to be attracted to the IT industry. Bill Gates reportedly has a mild case. Take a look a the definitions and see if they apply to the IT folks you interact with
Asperger’s syndrome (AS) is one of a group of neurological disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). AS is considered to be on the mild end of the spectrum. People with AS exhibit three primary symptoms:
Except for the 2nd bullet is sure looks like an apt description of many IT folks to me
- having difficulty with social interaction
- engaging in repetitive behavior
- standing firm on what they think
- focusing on rules and routines
Yes, they are a bit quirky, they love to explain things in terms they are sure you don't understand. He was a great goldbricker too, but when I called he was there right away, and he was reasonable, so I let it slide.
