Observations

A few things I noticed today while searching for and applying for jobs: (1) there are very few part-time positions, (2) a lot of the Senior Technical Writer/Manager positions require a security clearance, and (3) the list of disabilities (for disclosing a disability) has grown. I saw several interesting writing jobs (a lot of them for remote work) and clicked on each hoping that it was a suitable job for me. I was surprised to see that most required a security clearance such as an active secret clearance. This is definitely a change from years past. I hope it is not a new 'thing.' I do not have secret clearance and it will be a hassle to obtain. On the disabilities list, I saw new disabilities such as cancer (past or present) and disfigurement from wounds, accidents, and so on. The list is quite long. It would not surprise me if a significant percentage of the US population is now considered 'disabled' (has a disability).