Before You Spend

We can, in unfamiliar territory, be persuaded the only way forward is to spend money. For example if we are not familiar with the Internet.

I was making myself ready for an inspection of my electronic system on Wednesday and it hit me that I did not arrange my Internet security properly. I went on-line to download what was previously free to being asked to pay.

I could see no way around having to pay so I did. Then when I was needing to install said protection an error cropped up and the solution was to pay someone else. I was just about to buy something I now know I did not need when I decided to call my son who works in IT.  He said 'call AMP, they provide all that for free.' AMP is the company I work for. So I did. He was right. I then proceeded to remove what I had bought and get my money back.

When I was having my new protection installed the technician informed me that the second product was a scam, when they tell you you have 293 errors don't believe them, get good help from someone who does know.

The funny thing is, when I finally had my inspection, which I passed, there was not a question about my protection. The inspector was more interested in how I kept client files only.

Don't allow lack of knowledge or panic to push you places you do not need to go. Having said that, don't be slack and not be diligent or things will fall apart, a delicate balance isn't it?