Climate Scientist Forced to Resign from NASA's JPL Over Return-to-Office Mandate

Summary

A climate scientist with 15 years at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory describes being forced to resign due to a return-to-office mandate. The author, a remote worker in North Carolina since 2022, chose resignation over relocation. They express nervousness about losing their salary but also excitement about pursuing freelance heat science work and writing. The article critiques the administration's stance on science and reflects on the personal and professional costs of rigid workplace policies.