The article emphasizes the importance of supporting friends who are experiencing job loss, especially in government job contexts where funding cuts threaten scientific work. It suggests that simply listening can provide comfort, making the friend feel heard and valued. The column also provides creative ideas for supportive gifts and gestures that may help lighten the mood and affirm the significance of their work. Fun yet thoughtful gifts or engaging activities can also promote emotional healing during difficult transitions in career.
If your friend swears a lot (and these days, who doesn't), consider a care package labeled for a 'bad ass bitch.' Goofy gifts can help!
Listening can be a huge comfort to anyone in a crisis, but it's especially important for the scientists who dedicated their careers to advancing health.
Affirm that their work mattered, that they're right, and the DOGE goons are utterly wrong. Those in scientific fields often face diminishing support.
Goofy gifts can lighten the mood, whether it's a care package or engaging activities like axe throwing, to help express frustrations productively.
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