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5. It doesn't matter.

Reply to UrbScotty (Original post)

Tue Jan 31, 2012, 11:08 AM

Jan 2012

Depending on the two e-mail providers involved, that e-mail could hit the recipient's inbox hours after it was sent. The time stamps are not always accurate. I don't think anyone looks at them anyway, other than when they are sent close to a deadline.

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Personally...I don't see any reason why not.... Tripper11 Jan 2012 #1

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If you're applying for a programming job, absolutely. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #4

It doesn't matter. GoCubsGo Jan 2012 #5

Why not go all in and post it at 4:20 Brother Buzz Jan 2012 #6

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I'd say yes. In fact I'd say *definitely* yes. sibelian Jan 2012 #8