• towerful@programming.dev
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      2 months ago

      Nice.
      With the tongue in cheek context, I understand your comment more: DEI (as an idea & movement) blossomed under trumps first term, because of the bullshit he caused and the reaction of the public.
      The government had actual civil servants (as opposed to appointed oppressors or whatever), and reacted in a sensible way.

      But yeh, the damage being done to people is unimaginable. People’s entire careers are being deleted from public records because they are a woman in STEM, or because they are the wrong colour, or because they don’t fit Christians opinion of normal. It’s fucked up

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          2 months ago

          Yeh, venting on the internet helps. And it’s always great when you actually connect with someone.

          I always wish I’d learned a trade. Electrician, plumber or tiler. Get an apprenticeship, learn a trade, be a sole trader, do something physical that’s always in demand.
          Plenty out there to do, and it’s ok to mourn your last job (being a student/doctorate is a job).
          Connect with old friends and family. Meet some new people. Somebody will be looking for someone smart and compassionate

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          2 months ago

          You mentioned space science, right? I’m an engineer at an aerospace company, feel free to message me if you want to chat about the industry, I’d love to help if I can.