There's a joke about an Irish man in a coma who wakes up decades later.
He asks what year it is and all that jazz, before asking:
"Tell me, is there still all that sectarian violence between Celtic and Rangers?"
"Yeah, unfortunately that's still going on."
"That's a shame, but tell me are we still beating them in football?"
"Yeah last game we won 1-15 to 2-10"
First of all, good on you
Would your local independent/radical bookshop be willing to help with some donations or discounts?
Or are ebooks an option? I think verso or other might have options but the may be blocked by fascist prison state
Did feel a little bit like "Stardate 90210" or "Saved by the Bosun"
*North of Ireland
I'm in a similar boat myself but week 2 into a new role. I'm planning to stick it out and see as although induction was non-existant and I still don't know what they actually want me to do, I have scope to make the role my own over time. I've also burned my bridges in my last place by forming an informal union so sticking with it, is the only option. But for you I think stick it out and if it's not working after 6 months apply somewhere new, you've been headhunted already and loyalty to companies doesn't pay. Also if you are still friends with your manager, eventually something will come up even if the window closes for now. Best of luck with whatever you choose to do
Is AI vibe codes i.e. made from stolen labour. Up to you what you want to do with that info, don't at me