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Obvious problems: Cabling photos

Oct. 30, 2020

ICT techs can just dive in and be thankful for the job security.

The volume and variety of cabling and connectivity "disaster" photos submitted to social media's Reddit begs the question: what can be done? Dive in and be thankful for the job security, seems to be the answer for most ICT techs...

"At least the backside ain't that bad, and that's where I have to work ;)" -- Reddit/Cablegore OP [orig. poster]: u/esbentax

"We don’t need no stinking rack." -- Reddit/Cablegore OP: u/Heck_Satan

"This is in a hospital closet." -- Reddit/Cablegore OP: u/TotallyNotMVP

" *Lifts ceiling tile* " -- Reddit/Cablegore OP: u/sarge-m

"Well it's colourful I guess..." -- Reddit/Cablegore OP: u/redisthemagicnumber

BONUS: CI&M Reader Feedback

"Multiple issues here...I don’t think the duct tape works as a bushing. Lol"-- Comment by CI&M Reader J.D., Salt Lake City, UT

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About the Author

Matt Vincent | Senior Editor

Matt Vincent is a B2B technology journalist, editor and content producer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in the full range of media content production and management, as well as SEO and social media engagement best practices, for both Cabling Installation & Maintenance magazine and its website CablingInstall.com. He currently provides trade show, company, executive and field technology trend coverage for the ICT structured cabling, telecommunications networking, data center, IP physical security, and professional AV vertical market segments. Email: [email protected]