Hanna Hickman, a terminated worker of the CFPB, expressed disbelief over losing her job amid mass layoffs affecting probationary federal employees. Her experience highlights the emotional turmoil and uncertainty faced by these workers, particularly regarding health insurance and job responsibilities. Many federal agencies, including the CFPB and the Department of Education, initiated unexpected layoffs, leaving both employees and managers unprepared. Hickman's case illustrates the human impact of these decisions, as she grapples with the immediate consequences of her abrupt termination.
"It's scary," said Hickman, who was fired last Tuesday. "I had a real moment... that really hits you. I think it underscores the fact that we're just regular, middle-class people, just like the people we're trying to serve."
"It was shocking, frankly -- not just to us but to our direct managers, who had not been told this would happen and received notice of the terminations at the same time."
"It's really a shock, especially for a lawyer because we have professional obligations. I have a case that I'm currently litigating for the bureau..."
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