People who work in research often have their whole life built around their specific field of research, to the point where their transferable skills and knowledge are minimized or excluded. Financially, they’re usually dependent on the institution they work for to a far greater degree than most professions are, which is part of why tenure exists. They also—but certainly not always—are neurodivergent. Their area of research is necessarily something they’re passionate about.
I can totally see this happening. There’s a lot going on in the world right now. Many people are experiencing extreme anxiety about world events they don’t have power over.
Being personally bullied by the government specifically about the work that is tremendously personally important would be devastating.
Damn, that first paragraph hits way to close to home for me. Now you’ve got me feeling extra anxious. You are very correct though, I’m sure there are many more that feel this way too.
People who work in research often have their whole life built around their specific field of research, to the point where their transferable skills and knowledge are minimized or excluded. Financially, they’re usually dependent on the institution they work for to a far greater degree than most professions are, which is part of why tenure exists. They also—but certainly not always—are neurodivergent. Their area of research is necessarily something they’re passionate about.
I can totally see this happening. There’s a lot going on in the world right now. Many people are experiencing extreme anxiety about world events they don’t have power over.
Being personally bullied by the government specifically about the work that is tremendously personally important would be devastating.
Damn, that first paragraph hits way to close to home for me. Now you’ve got me feeling extra anxious. You are very correct though, I’m sure there are many more that feel this way too.