Gifts for Interns - Mousepads 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.
You spend eight hours a day moving a mouse around in circles while your soul slowly leaves your body. The least you can do is have a mousepad that understands. These aren't just functional desk accessories - they're tiny billboards for your inner monologue. Every click is a little more satisfying when it's on something that gets it.
What You Get
- -Smooth fabric surface for precision clicking through pointless emails
- -Non-slip rubber base that stays put during rage-clicking
- -Stitched edges that won't fray like your patience
- -Machine washable because desk snacks happen
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 Interns
- *They're poor—gift cards are genuinely appreciated, not tacky
- *Remember: whatever you give might end up on their social media
- *Make it useful for their next step—they're not staying forever
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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.