The article explores the impact of President Trump's executive orders on the lives of everyday Americans, as shared by Reddit users in response to a query about how his presidency has affected them. A significant number of individuals reported feelings of job insecurity, particularly those involved in academia and conservation efforts. One user detailed the precarious situation surrounding federal funding that jeopardizes PhD admissions and career opportunities, while another highlighted concerns about seed conservation jobs that could become obsolete due to political decisions. These narratives reveal a broader sense of uncertainty amidst ongoing administrative changes.
"I store threatened and endangered seeds. Seeds that are found nowhere else in the world. I have worked with plants that cannot survive outside of a test tube. Of course, some will say this is natural selection. It is, but to me, it is preservation and conservation. I'm working as hard as I can every day, but I assume I won't have this job in a couple weeks."
"I am due to start my PhD this fall, but people's admissions offers to PhD programs are being rescinded left and right because of the federal funding freeze. Hasn't happened to me yet, but it could literally be any day. The future is totally uncertain now, even though I did everything right."
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