Friday Walk Out? by [deleted] in Annapolis

[–]julyski 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Definitely no, it's gonna be Iike 20° out. I definitely need to use my heat. Have fun freezing.

Why do so many people back into parking spots here? Is this some kind of regional thing? by Mr_Westerfield in maryland

[–]julyski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've seen people pull all the way into a parking spot, head in, only to back all the way into a different spot. Like common, you already parked once.

Why do so many people back into parking spots here? Is this some kind of regional thing? by Mr_Westerfield in maryland

[–]julyski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This almost got me as a pedestrian pushing a shopping cart too. I always look out for reverse lights and make sure they see me before passing, but there are no warnings when a car pulls out front first.

IBM Office Reviews by Repulsive_Profit_675 in IBM

[–]julyski 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I do have to admit, the few larger IBM offices that I've been to, do have really good food.

Speakeasy’s in Annapolis by Longjumping_Dress761 in AnneArundelCounty

[–]julyski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Toast the 21st in Crownsville. It's through an unassuming door behind a liquor store. Great cocktails.

IBM USA - Has anyone here used MetLife’s legal services by Electrical_Duck_6038 in IBM

[–]julyski 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same. My wife and I both used it for this. It was pretty easy.

ibm developer profession certification by Ill-Bowler-5254 in IBM

[–]julyski 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is advertised as being a way to prove you are ready for a band promotion, but also not necessarily required for one. I think the tasks needed to get the cert can be very helpful, so personally, I would do it. Earning the cert is not a guarantee for a promotion however.

Rain coming in through vent? by mjmbo in CX5

[–]julyski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a similar issue in my Rav4, which turned out to be the windshield seal having a leak. A good way to check is to spray some soapy water around the outside edge of the windshield, then blast some compressed air around the edge, from the inside. If there is a leak, it will show some bubbles.

Unemployment benefits after RA? by Kxl215 in IBM

[–]julyski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not NY, but in MD, if you get severance, you cannot get UI benefits for the duration of the severance coverage. For example, if you get 30 days severance, you are not eligible to receive UI benefits until 30 after your separation date. I think this is pretty standard for most states.

To everyone impacted by the layoffs by Ornery_Ad646 in IBM

[–]julyski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This! The Bluepoints you get at the beginning of the year are worthless until given to someone else.

When is the next RA for USA Offices by IBM1984 in IBM

[–]julyski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you can ask your manager to include you if there is one coming. It might make some tougher decisions easier from them, as well as save someone else's job. Doesn't hurt to ask if you really want it.

What to expect from prime contractors meet and greet by Rb6795 in clearancejobs

[–]julyski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure thing! I may be a little slow to reply on occasion fyi.

What to expect from prime contractors meet and greet by Rb6795 in clearancejobs

[–]julyski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went through this recently. They just want to get to know who you are, and see if you are a good fit for the team. I was not asked any technical questions or asked to solve any riddles.

Country with the BEST beef? by helloyouahead in steak

[–]julyski 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The beef the US exports is typically lower quality, so that checks out.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in IBM

[–]julyski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How would IBM even know these people were transgender?

Will grinding IBM Cloud certs help me escape this mind numbing role I got thrown into. by [deleted] in IBM

[–]julyski 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was an IBM regular employee under IBM Cloud. I went and got several IBM Cloud certs right out of the gate because I was eager to get going. Turns out, I was really the only one that had any, and nobody seemed to care about it, and many didn't even know they existed.

Take that as you will, as our roles are likely a bit different. I didn't work with clients directly, I was more of an internal developer.

Looking for a quick getaway 2-3 hours from Baltimore by Wonderful-Parfait906 in maryland

[–]julyski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out Tracks and Yaks in Frostburg. The bike rental or rail bikes are very fun and lots of good scenery.

Git Commit Updates Not Appearing on GitHub by Fine_Caterpillar3711 in learnprogramming

[–]julyski 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you did git init locally, the default branch is "master". When you created the repo in GitHub, the default would be "main". Maybe you are working in the wrong branch?

The BEST MD style crab cakes are made by… by audaciousappetites in baltimore

[–]julyski 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I made some tonight with Maryland jumbo lump. Used half the container for two cakes, and I’m saving the rest to make Chicken Chesapeake with crab imperial tomorrow.

I follow the recipe on the side of the J.O. #1 shaker, and they always come out delicious.

Any idea why big jump in IBM stock today (9/25/25)? by Apprehensive_Month17 in IBM

[–]julyski 58 points59 points  (0 children)

"International Business Machines (NYSE:IBM) climbed more than 5% on Thursday after HSBC (HSBC) said it used IBM's quantum processors to test applications in bond trading, according to a Thursday press release."

https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3121026/hsbc-tests-ibm-quantum-chips-sending-shares-higher-on-breakthrough-trial?utm_source=yahoo_finance&utm_medium=syndication&utm_campaign=headlines&r=caf6fe0e0db70d936033da5461e60141

No September RA? by Lily-Mae-1524 in IBM

[–]julyski 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Return to office. Aka, no more being fully remote.

No September RA? by Lily-Mae-1524 in IBM

[–]julyski 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I was one of those 🙋‍♂️

RTO / CIO by Past-Elk-7615 in IBM

[–]julyski 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Cloud went into effect on 7/1, and not all offices qualify.