Gifts for Coworkers - Desk Plates for Sysadmins
You keep everything running and only get noticed when something breaks. You're the reason the internet works and nobody understands what you do.
Why This Works
Sysadmin life is invisible when you're succeeding and blamed when anything fails. You're on-call for problems you didn't create. These stickers get the ops life.
That generic nameplate on your desk says 'Account Manager' but your soul says 'Professional Email Ignorer.' Our desk plates bridge that gap. They're the perfect blend of professional enough to stay on your desk and honest enough to make your coworkers snort-laugh. Finally, a nameplate that tells the truth.
What You Get
- -Premium acrylic that looks expensive but costs less than your therapy
- -Sleek design that fits any desk setup from corner office to closet office
- -Easy-clean surface because coffee accidents happen
- -Subtle enough to survive management walkthroughs
Perfect For
- Laptops with personality
- Server room entertainment
- Water bottles at the desk
- Gifts for IT staff
- Home lab setups
- Conference swag
Things to Consider for Coworkers
- *Remember: anything you give might end up on their desk where your boss can see it
- *Avoid inside jokes that require explanation—if HR asks, you want plausible deniability
- *Consider their desk real estate—not everyone has room for a novelty item collection
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Are these about users?
- Some reference the sysadmin-user dynamic. All in good fun.
- Do you cover different specialties?
- Linux, Windows, cloud, network - building collections.
- Are these about being on-call?
- Some are. 3am alerts deserve recognition.
- Can DevOps enjoy these?
- Absolutely. Ops solidarity.