The article reflects on the consequences of federal workforce reductions, sharing a personal story of facing a termination and fighting for job security through the civil service appeal system. It raises concerns about the impact of mass layoffs on essential government services, such as healthcare and benefits at agencies like the VA, Social Security, and the IRS. The author emphasizes that reducing the federal workforce undermines the competence and efficiency needed for critical services, criticizing decisions made by leaders like Musk and Trump, and expressing empathy for displaced federal employees.
I can't see how mindless gutting of the fed government will help us or our economy. Nor do I see the value of taking away some of the competence within this government.
What will folks feel when it takes months longer to get an intake at the VA? What will folks think when it takes longer to get essential benefits and no one picks up the phone?
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