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by techolic 3312 days ago
Many banks have very strict IT policies on posting things on internet, and they have valid business reasons for that. Not saying you meant that, but it's not like they're some dark, silly workplaces that people should get away from asap.
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darklajid 3312 days ago
No, the reasons for the policy might be sound.

The enforcement is stupid (both the previous hack and now the block). For me this actually would be a sign that the workplace isn't quite the right fit for me, if the basic assumption is that I ignore the policies anyway - because that's what this seems to indicate?

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lucb1e 3312 days ago
> The enforcement is stupid (both the previous hack and now the block)

Hack indeed. Seems like blocking POST would block posting stuff while blocking to log in allows you to just copy your cookie, and doesn't allow you to view your notifications.

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mcherm 3312 days ago
> Many banks have very strict IT policies on posting things on internet

Yes, they do. And I really love it. Because it means that MY bank eats their lunch, because the bank I work for actually UNDERSTANDS how to use technology, while still keeping (very!) strict controls.

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tvanantwerp 3312 days ago
Would be curious which bank you work for. Most do not seem to value technology--which is odd, since most "cash" only exists as data in a computer somewhere. I'd much prefer to patronize a bank that understands and takes seriously their tech.
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mcherm 3311 days ago
I work at Capital One. We have been a bank (and are regulated as one), but are trying hard to become a technology company that is specifically focused on banking.

And I'm probably biased, but I think we have some pretty great products also (checking accounts with no fees that pays some interest, savings accounts with very good rates, and so forth), so maybe you'll get a good deal as well as a technical focus.

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