#Metoo in science is still not at its peak. Although sexual harassment is quite common among female scientists, the #metoo movement has made some difference in science too.
Fired for being sick is not such an uncommon reason as you might think. If you google it then you will discover that people do lose their jobs just because they were sick.
Fossil hunting is a habit that many people are following. Travelling the world for hunting fossils, you are discovering a world that has not existed for millions of years.