One of the controversial things about IBM is how much government work it gets. But just look at the billions Elon Musk has personally spent from “government subsidies” saving his shit-for-brains Tesla corporation, and now SpaceX. (Go watch the documentaries on it if you want to get more info on why Elon is a prick.)
Anyway, when I see things like Red Hat / IBM working with the government to fix our education system, to modernize it, I am reminded how many truly extraordinary career opportunities are going without consideration from those seeking jobs today. They seem obsessed with “FAANG” companies and big dollar signs. But I’m encouraged by the significant number of them who just want a good job doing something amazing for the world, corporate-driven or otherwise. And that is exactly what this work Red Hat is doing. I can hate Red Hat as a platform, despise OpenShift, but the fact remains, they are seeking work in substantial areas of our society that is critically needed, not feeding someone their next Netflix binge.
So hats off the few and the proud who quietly seek career opportunities that really make a difference for society, that lift up, not distract and tear down. I salute you. You need your own fucking holiday as far as I’m concerned.
IBM and Red Hat to Help Modernize U.S. Department of Education's G5 Grants Management System
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ibm-red-hat-help-modernize-110000709.html
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