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re: Check out IBM's new facility in BR

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Posted by BeerMoney
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2012
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Posted on 9/16/15 at 2:40 pm to
I've still yet to meet a developer who works there.
Posted by gmrkr5
NC
Member since Jul 2009
15154 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 2:40 pm to
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It's pretty sad that this is seen as some sort of huge deal. A bland 8 story office building full of cubicles for a couple of hundred drone office workers.



most of which were not born in this country
Posted by gmrkr5
NC
Member since Jul 2009
15154 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 2:41 pm to
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I've still yet to meet a developer who works there.



i know 1 QA person that works there
Posted by Tigeralum2008
Yankees Fan
Member since Apr 2012
17754 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 2:44 pm to
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t's pretty sad that this is seen as some sort of huge deal.


I see it as a big step in Baton Rouge having a more diversified economy.

We should be proud of the industries we have in place (Oil and Chemical) while also looking to additional sectors that can help the local economy weather economic downturns easier.

It will also help fight against the "Louisiana Brain Drain" of college graduates leaving LA for other states.
Posted by CoachDon
Louisville
Member since Sep 2014
12409 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 2:46 pm to
Cheap looking...but clean

The cubicle farm is disgusting
Posted by Bard
Definitely NOT an admin
Member since Oct 2008
60296 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 2:46 pm to


It reminds me of a fricking daycare center.
This post was edited on 9/16/15 at 2:47 pm
Posted by Y.A. Tittle
Member since Sep 2003
111654 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 2:46 pm to
quote:

We should be proud of the industries we have in place (Oil and Chemical) while also looking to additional sectors that can help the local economy weather economic downturns easier.

It will also help fight against the "Louisiana Brain Drain" of college graduates leaving LA for other states.


I don't disagree with any of this, and I suppose we have to start somewhere. I just long for the day where something so seemingly mundane is not seen as some sort of huge deal around here.
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
99045 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 2:53 pm to
I couldn't work in something like that
Posted by Esquire
Chiraq
Member since Apr 2014
15274 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 3:05 pm to
We travel most of the time.
Posted by LSU8654722
Member since Apr 2014
1495 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 3:24 pm to


One reason why I hate Tech companies. Give me a fricking office. I want 4 walls, a door, and a roof. Windows would be nice but not necessary.

You know what other workplace looks like this....a sweatshop.

Posted by gmrkr5
NC
Member since Jul 2009
15154 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 3:25 pm to
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It will also help fight against the "Louisiana Brain Drain" of college graduates leaving LA for other states.



that places does absolutely nothing for keeping anyone in LA
Posted by yellowfin
Coastal Bar
Member since May 2006
99045 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 3:28 pm to
couldn't do that either
Posted by ForeverLSU02
Albany
Member since Jun 2007
52587 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 3:31 pm to
Assholes took the LaSalle building parking garage. Now I have to walk 3x as far
Posted by colorchangintiger
Dan Carlin
Member since Nov 2005
30979 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 3:32 pm to
Yeaahhhh, so I'm gonna need you to come in to work on Saturday
Posted by Dr. Shultz
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Jun 2013
6391 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 3:39 pm to
They just built another massive building in Monroe connected to CenturyLink.

Looks super nice.



old pic. pretty sure its done now
Posted by GeauxTigersGo
Member since Dec 2009
1907 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 3:42 pm to
If you want to see something like this done right check out the new PNC building in Pittsburgh.





LINK
Posted by TigerBait1127
Houston
Member since Jun 2005
47336 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 3:43 pm to
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One reason why I hate Tech companies. Give me a fricking office. I want 4 walls, a door, and a roof. Windows would be nice but not necessary.



Might be a floor for hotelling employees who usually travel

And shitty cubes aren't just a tech thing...
Posted by gorillacoco
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2009
5328 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 3:44 pm to
quote:

It's pretty sad that this is seen as some sort of huge deal. A bland 8 story office building full of cubicles for a couple of hundred drone office workers.


Yes, jobs are bad. We should tear down the plants too, dirty industrial environments that they are, employing thousands of dumb redneck operators. Let's all get jobs rescuing puppies. That'll make some money.
Posted by TigerBait1127
Houston
Member since Jun 2005
47336 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 3:44 pm to
quote:

Assholes took the LaSalle building parking garage. Now I have to walk 3x as far


Look on the bright side, will probably lose you a few pounds each year
Posted by RonBurgundy
Whale's Vagina(San Diego)
Member since Oct 2005
13302 posts
Posted on 9/16/15 at 3:46 pm to
quote:

I see it as a big step in Baton Rouge having a more diversified economy.

We should be proud of the industries we have in place (Oil and Chemical) while also looking to additional sectors that can help the local economy weather economic downturns easier.

It will also help fight against the "Louisiana Brain Drain" of college graduates leaving LA for other states.
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