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Subject: Re: Wanted: Info on EDS
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Date: Wed, 13-Nov-85 17:26:11 EST
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>> A man I used to work for went to work for GM a few years back and was
>> transferred into EDS when GM bought it.  One thing he commented on, which
>> might or might not be of interest to you, is that when it comes to dress
>> on the job, EDS "out-IBMs IBM" -- i.e., EDS wants its employees to dress
>> very stuffily.  Since many programming types have little sympathy with such
>> nonessential nonsense, I thought you should be warned.
>> 
>> -- 
>> -- Jeff Sargent

I have an acquaintance who lasted two weeks with EDS.  He claims that
besides the dress code one was expected to drive an american made car
(or was it a GM car).  Also was never told that there was no pay during
the 'training' period, only a small stipend.

                          Steve Wampler