I know that I shouldn't really complain, since I am thrilled to be an employee at Harvard, which showers us with generally high quality of life as well as many benefits and discounts. I am, however, sorely disappointed that Harvard does not give its employees Patriots Day/Marathon Monday off. It is a very obvious shortcoming.
Perhaps Harvard prides itself on its Cambridge location and, since the marathon does not go through this part of the city, feels no need to observe the holiday. Maybe Harvard is taking a stand for Cambridge by not acknowledging the giant race across the river. Harvard, however, cannot deny its ties to Boston and the fact that we don't get to rejoice and enjoy a day off in Spring to celebrate is sort of a travesty, in my opinion.
If Harvard didn't happen to give us Columbus Day off, I might have made a fuss about it, but I suppose I don't really have the authority to get any sort of traction on getting Patriots Day off.
Hope the rest of you Bostonians enjoyed it for me!
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