Have you ever tried explaining your job to your parents, only to get a polite nod and a swift change of subject? I know I have. But things took a hilarious turn when I asked ChatGPT to explain n8n workflow automation to my 65-year-old parents in simple terms.
The AI’s response was so convincing that my parents now think I’m some kind of digital sorcerer. They want me to automate their entire retirement, from paying bills to ordering groceries and sending texts when the security camera detects a package delivery. My dad even spent 30 minutes explaining to my uncle how I ‘make computers talk to each other so businesses don’t have to hire people to do boring stuff.’
The best part? My mom just called asking if I can make her iPad automatically text my siblings when she posts new photos to Facebook. And my dad wants to know if n8n can automatically buy more beer when the smart fridge detects he’s down to his last two. This is getting out of hand.
But what’s the weirdest automation request you’ve gotten from family? Share your stories in the comments!
On a more serious note, this experience shows how powerful simple explanations can be in helping non-tech folks understand complex concepts. Who knows, maybe one day we’ll have a world where workflow automation is as intuitive as using a smartphone.