i think reading about people suffering misfortunes like is naturally very frightening. my instinct is to scramble for reasons why this is abnormal, or the result of avoidable mistakes, or due to a unique situation that isn't likely to be repeated. the just-world fallacy in action.
the fact is, there are lots of stories like this. maybe you're immune because you live in a more reasonable place or your strong technical skills or whatever. then again, 30 years ago being a paralegal was a good job and working people could afford to live in places like Santa Barbara.
it's a fact that you could be next. we can't predict the future, there will only be more and more upheavals and disruption in the economy, unless things change drastically. employers and investors are working very, very hard all the time to devalue and deskill engineering. maybe your RV will be self-driving though.
the fact is, there are lots of stories like this. maybe you're immune because you live in a more reasonable place or your strong technical skills or whatever. then again, 30 years ago being a paralegal was a good job and working people could afford to live in places like Santa Barbara.
it's a fact that you could be next. we can't predict the future, there will only be more and more upheavals and disruption in the economy, unless things change drastically. employers and investors are working very, very hard all the time to devalue and deskill engineering. maybe your RV will be self-driving though.