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In a surprising and controversial move, the government has introduced a new national holiday that has left parents in a frenzy and employers infuriated. The holiday, officially known as “National Daycare Closure Day,” has caused frustration among working parents across the country. This day is chosen randomly each year, without prior notice, and seems to serve no purpose other than to inconvenience parents.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

This was as a research fellow in one of US top universities, by the way.

What do you mean by "research fellow"?

It is extremely hard for me to believe this. This is totally counter to my experience. Any salaried professional at my r1 research uni, even down to the lab assistant, can pretty much set their own schedule.

America has a lot of problems, but they are largely relegated to the shitty jobs.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

I mean postdoctoral researcher with teaching duties. For the research part, I agree, but teaching was at a fixed time and in-person.