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schestowitz[TR2]https://www.thelayoff.com/t/1m75fhtvsNov 12 03:55
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-www.thelayoff.com | Does IBM hate the American Troops? - post regarding IBM layoffsNov 12 03:55
schestowitz[TR2]"Nov 12 03:55
schestowitz[TR2]Does IBM hate the American Troops?Nov 12 03:55
schestowitz[TR2]I know it’s been this way forever, but why don’t we get Veterans Day off? We already have significantly fewer holidays than many of our international counterparts, and there are plenty of veterans working here. It’s particularly frustrating to see companies publicly celebrate and thank veterans while simultaneously expecting them to show up for a regular workday. If we can take the day to recognize their service through corpoNov 12 03:55
schestowitz[TR2]rate messages and ceremonies, why can’t we give everyone the day to actually honor it? This should be about more than just a social media post or a corporate acknowledgment. It feels wrong, sends the wrong message, and frankly, seems unpatriotic and un-American.Nov 12 03:55
schestowitz[TR2]"Nov 12 03:55
schestowitz[TR2]"the point is that OP actually does have they day off. They chose not to take it and are upset that their company didn't force them to. Freedom!Nov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]2 hours ago by AnonymousNov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]| 2 reactions (+1/-1) | ReplyNov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @c1+1m75fhtvsNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]He-l, Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth ignore veterans these days. Get used to it.Nov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]5 hours ago by AnonymousNov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]| 1 reaction (+1/-0) | ReplyNov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @bh+1m75fhtvsNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]I don't think IBM and other corporations differentiate former veterans from former government employees in the US or any other country anymore.Nov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]6 hours ago by AnonymousNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @bb+1m75fhtvsNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]Oh quit whining and get back to work. Or if you feel so strongly about it then take the day off. Jesus.Nov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]8 hours ago by AnonymousNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @b1+1m75fhtvsNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]@aw they are and you be grateful and gravel you swineNov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]8 hours ago by AnonymousNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @ax+1m75fhtvsNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]@a7 Funny how you make it sound like IBM is doing us a favor. That you, Rob Thomas?Nov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]9 hours ago by AnonymousNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @aw+1m75fhtvsNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]Lots of places in the U.S. dont give people Veteran's Day off. Should they? I think so. We get MLK Day off but not President's Day. Seems silly.Nov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]9 hours ago by AnonymousNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @ar+1m75fhtvsNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]@a7 you are missing the pointNov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]12 hours ago by AnonymousNov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]| 2 reactions (+2/-0) | ReplyNov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @a9+1m75fhtvsNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]Did you forget that you have 3-6 site specific holidays and then you are afforded a decent number of personal choice holidays (up to12 days in total) for holidays? IBM, like most companies, doesn't dictate which holidays you personally choose to observe. Rather they give you these personal choice holidays to allow you the freedom to follow your own traditions - whether they be religious, patriotic or otherwise. Freedom of choice - Nov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]what a crazy idea on a day to remember those that fought for our freedoms - yet some choose to be negative about not being forced to take the holiday. Stop being so negative and go out and exercise your freedom to take today as a holiday.Nov 12 03:56
schestowitz[TR2]12 hours ago by AnonymousNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]Post ID: @a7+1m75fhtvsNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]Well IBM is no longer an American companyNov 12 03:56
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schestowitz[TR2]Re: Public key requestNov 12 15:53
schestowitz[TR2]> Hi!Nov 12 15:53
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schestowitz[TR2]> Can you please send me your current GPG public key or point to an appropriate place where I can get it?Nov 12 15:53
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schestowitz[TR2]> Warm Regards,Nov 12 15:53
schestowitz[TR2]https://schestowitz.com/PGP/Nov 12 15:53
-TechBytesBot/#techbytes-Roy Schestowitz - PGP KeyNov 12 15:53
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