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.
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IBM shows plenty of love to the woke crowd though.
Veteran's Day used to be Armistice Day and for the longest time was/is a Federal holiday for Federal, not public sector workers. I agree with another poster that 1 of the very few things IBM has done ok for awhile are the personal holidays.
@a9 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!
I don't think IBM and other corporations differentiate former veterans from former government employees in the US or any other country anymore.
Oh quit whining and get back to work. Or if you feel so strongly about it then take the day off. Jesus.
@a7 Funny how you make it sound like IBM is doing us a favor. That you, Rob Thomas?
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.
@a7 you are missing the point
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 - 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.
Well IBM is no longer an American company