There is a huge chasm between absolutely necessary for society not to fall apart and "bs." A lot of laid off people do is worthwhile/nice-to-have/useful. And a

There is a huge chasm between absolutely necessary for society not to fall apart and "bs." A lot of laid off people do is worthwhile/nice-to-have/useful. And a lot of necessary things are being skipped for a limited time--like schooling--that are unsustainable in the long term. You can skip an oil change, but that doesn't mean your ICE car doesn't need one.