The article discusses the significant layoffs of over 60,000 federal workers within the first months of the Trump administration, focusing on the emotional impact and challenges faced by mid-career employees. Experts highlight that while these individuals might struggle with their identity after years of public service, they also bring essential skills and institutional knowledge that can benefit the private sector. The piece emphasizes the importance of translating government jargon into business language to effectively convey their competencies to potential employers, along with practical strategies for job searching.
Many federal employees have robust leadership, policy, operations, and compliance experience, but most need help translating what they do into private sector language.
When someone's identity is deeply tied to government service, being laid off or pivoting into a new industry can feel like losing a part of themselves.
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