The National Weather Service experienced significant staffing losses, with about 550 employees affected by the DOGE-related federal firings. Recently, the agency received approval to hire 450 new employees due to the necessity of maintaining operations. There is considerable frustration regarding the loss of experienced personnel during this cost-cutting measure. Questions have been raised about the time and money needed to train new hires, especially since some may be previously trained employees who were let go during the budget cuts.
The National Weather Service lost about 550 employees during the DOGE-fueled federal firings, but has recently received permission to hire 450 new employees due to necessity.
Frustration has arisen over the loss of experienced employees in an unsuccessful attempt to save government funds, raising concerns about training costs for new hires.
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