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I deeply sympathize with the OP. One thing I've found to help is to channel that anger in productive ways. I have in the past worked on things like increasing
by dontbenebby 7y ago
I deeply sympathize with the OP.
One thing I've found to help is to channel that anger in productive ways.
I have in the past worked on things like increasing the usability of censorship circumvention technologies, advocated for strong encryption, pushed for the decriminalization of activities between consenting adults, and advocated for tech being more inclusive.
Anyways, I did not advocate these things because of an abstract ideology.
I advocated these things I want children and adults who are failed by the authority figures in their lives to be able to find resources, take legal action, and if the courts fail them to be able to be able exercise their 1st Amendement rights. (Truth is an absolute defense against libel in the USA)
I've seen many an op-eds lately noting that it is OK that you may not be as productive during this crisis, and that it is normal to have trouble focusing during a traumatic situation.
That is a wonderful sentiment, and I hope that when we emerge from this crisis, we will emerge with more sympathy for those who have suffered trauma and value the unique perspective they bring to the table, especially in the privacy and security spaces. (People who've faced threats are very good at threat modeling.)
Also, I hate to network in such a serious topic, but if anyone reading this is looking for a privacy and security expert with additional experience in policy and UX, my twitter handle is the same as my HN username (@dontbenebby) and has open DMs. I was recently laid off, and am happy to forward a CV.
(Also feel free to DM if you just need to talk. We're all in this together)
- DoreenMichele 7y agoI run r/GigWorks. You could check the Welcome message there for some links to online platforms where you may be able to find some short term work while looking for a more permanent position.