#veteransday

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 corporate 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.

Three closures left this year:

• Veterans Day — Wednesday, Nov 11. All ~4,000 branches closed for 24 hours, and no transactions will be posted that day.
• Thanksgiving Day — Thursday, Nov 26.
• Christmas Day — Friday, Dec 25.

Then New Year's Day — Friday, Jan 1, 2027.

Two things people get wrong:

• Black Friday (Nov 27) is NOT a bank holiday — branches are open regular hours.
• Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve usually run modified hours, so don't leave cash runs to the afternoon.

Source: Wells Fargo holiday calendar / Federal Reserve schedule, 2026

Thank you to all the Veterans.

You are so easy to spot... 20+ years in. Has seen every reorg... Uses "back in the day" all the time.. Defend pensions. And institutional memory. Oh, yeah, let's attack consultants and outsiders... And... Always disgusted but not never ever surprised at all.

Facts from this VZ Vet (Yes, service connected disabilities)

1. They gave us choice of Veteran VZ t-shirts this November to thank us for our service
2. The Team gave me a nice physical card (Not AI or virtual) thanking me for my service on V Day. Very thoughtful
3. 8 days later got the call...Sayonara...kick in the teeth is the December 19th off payroll. I guess we needed the funds from my HUGE salary for the Swede we didn't need 40M and the other two 4M to "stay on" LOL. Merry Xmas
   AI Search "Reasons Verizon is good for hiring disabled veterans:
   Military-friendly recognition: Verizon is a Gold-level Military Friendly Employer, recognized for its commitment to hiring, retaining, and advancing veterans."

Anyone else feel the level of disconnect and apathy is just beyond the pale these days?

Case in point, it’s Veteran’s Day is it not?

Used to be we would expect at least an email from the VP or Director acknowledging and thanking the veterans on their teams.

Zero, zip, nada.

WTAF? It would take 5 minutes.

Since Tuesday Nov 11 is holiday, will layoff for that week be Monday or Wed, or no layoff until Nov 25