Federal workers fired by Elon Musk's DOGE are sharing their anxieties on Reddit
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Elon Musk's initiative to reduce government spending has led to extensive firings within numerous federal departments, alarming those affected about potential operational impacts. One such employee, Jack, who had quickly adapted and excelled in his role with the National Parks Service, expressed his concern over the sudden changes. As rumors of probationary job cuts circulated prior to Valentine's Day, Jack and his colleagues faced increasing uncertainty about their futures, underscoring the potentially disruptive effects of Musk's policies on governmental functions.
Jack’s response to the fires impressed his boss, who told him a 10-year full-time position would soon be coming up for candidates.
Uncertainty started to creep in, and around February 5 or 6, rumors of probationary firings started to circulate.
I pride myself in my work ethic, and my commitment to the taxpayers and citizens to be as efficient and effective as I possibly can.
Employees across more than two dozen federal government departments were abruptly fired on Valentine's Day — with those let go warning it could impact how the government operates.
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