On this episode of A-Squared Ramblers, hosts Alex and Adriana dive into the brave new world of alternative work schedules after Adriana’s campus rolls out a 4×10 option. They unpack who’s jumping at the chance for three-day weekends, why her own department is staying loyal to the classic 8-5, and all the messy logistics no one quite thought through: holiday weeks, office hours, supervision, and whether those extra hours turn into quiet productivity or glorified social time.

From there, the conversation spirals delightfully into “holiday math” and Veterans Day trivia: why November 11 never moves, how that ties back to World War I, and how it all differs from floating holidays like MLK Day, Presidents Day, and Thanksgiving. That leads straight into a spicy, nuanced debate over who should count as a “real” veteran and what it should take to earn the title and benefits. From full terms vs. early honorable discharge to combat vs. non-combat roles. They wrap by teasing a future deep dive on wild PTO policies and inviting listeners to share their own workplace stories on the A-Squared Ramblers website and socials.