I took a job on a whim, and ended up stranded at sea for six months

Because covid happened. Spare a thought for sailors for flag of convenience boats stuck in the Suez for years, or stranded on an impounded boat with no money, which is surprisingly common: if they leave they forfeit their backpay.

It's a good read. I didn't think about people in her situation, unable to get to a safe harbour and running low on supplies.