There’s a few things some of us can’t do without. For me it’s my mobile and it’s social media apps. A rare day away from the ncjMedia office this morning and it seemed like a good idea to catch up with my connection’s posts and update my LinkedIn profile at the same time.

After thanking some new connections for their invites, I was ready to press the save button to my summary update and then it happened….ERROR 503. Social media paranoia set in and just to make sure it wasn’t just my mobile having problems, Twitter was tapped and, yes, it was happening to everyone else. It was time for a cheeky Tweet before disappearing to make more coffee.

Those that know me also know that I believe Social Media should just mean that. It’s a “social” platform and a great way to connect with people. My Tweet went along the lines of:

Just as i’m updating my profile, @LinkedIn goes down with an error 503. Couldn’t handle the “awesomeness”? haha #hurryup

Not only did I get a reply from LinkedIn Help, but they also saw the humour that was meant with the post.

@iGaryCochrane Too much awesome might just bring it down. Back up as of 10am. Thanks for bearing with us! /Kat

I like this Kat in Customer Service and therefore I like LinkedIn. Customer service with a sense of humour.