For more than 40 days and 40 nights, the US Congress failed to come to a deal that would restart paychecks for many Department of Homeland Security employees. The evidence is all over the country’s airports, in the form of hours-long waits to go through security.
Workers with the Transportation Security Administration have been forced to call out as they struggle to pay for gas, rent, childcare, a...
The article presents a situation of governmental inaction causing distress among essential workers, leading to increased wait times and uncertainties for travelers. Suggested coping mechanisms include engaging with educational content (TSA PreCheck), consuming news articles and podcasts (WIRED), practicing mindfulness exercises, experimenting with digital tools (Rodeo, Swipewipe), and even learning new skills (Rubik's Cube). The author provides a list of recommendations for passing time during e...