Did everyone take a day or two off to celebrate the holiday? Does anyone feel pressure to work on the holidays? It seems like major meetings get schedules with no thought about the high holidays

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My Wednesday is PACKED with very important meetings that I am furious were scheduled with zero regard for the holiday.

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Declined and scrambling to find coverage for it

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Have an easy fast

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You too!

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Did you make them reschedule, will you be declining or were you forced to attend?

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