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Re: To extend or not to extend the ship date!

I see both sides here... the teams that have no other choice but to give up the time to snow days, and the fact that it would just give more time to teams that didnt have that problem.

But looking at the threads here, I've seen many photos (and our video!) that indicate teams are finding a way to make it work regardless of the weather. We had a feeling we were going to have an issue so we packed up and made way for Harris, and even let another area team work with us in our facility as all Rochester schools were closed. Other teams set up shop in basements. Usually Rookies may not know better, but veteran teams should learn to plan. From work I take my laptop and any important papers home with me at night. If I get sick or my car doesnt work, I can still work from home. Yes a robot is more difficult, but with good project management, teams can plan for snowstorms. Hurricanes, tornadoes & flooding are much worse... but a little snow never shuts down the northeast
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