nothing matters.
Nothing matters I realized as academic research is crashing and my postdoc contracted ended abruptly.
I contacted my friends about my situation and they gave me their support. They offered advice and contacts for jobs. They send me job postings. Resources to learn things. They text me if I’m alright.
My family told me that they would support me. My mother and father told me that they would financially help if need be. My wife told me that she’ll be the breadwinner while I look for a new job. “We’ll get this together,” she promised.
I tell strangers my predicament and they share their sympathies. They can’t do anything but they listen. That’s still something.
Nothing matters but the people around us. Even with all this chaos, I am very grateful for other people. I don’t really care much for what my career will be, I just want to be more involved with people.