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DOD civilian job satisfaction has cratered after a year of cuts and fear—Navy/USMC scores nearly halved. A new survey of 11,000 feds paints a grim picture of workforce trauma. #DODWorkforce #FederalJobs https://washingtonhorizon.com/dod-civilian-job-satisfaction-plummets-as-survey-reveals-layer-cake-of-workforce-trauma/

DOD civilian job satisfaction plummets as survey reveals "layer cake" of workforce trauma

The Defense Department's civilian workforce is reporting a sharp decline in job satisfaction following a year of cuts, a hiring freeze, and persistent fears of further reductions in force, according to a survey released 19 March 2026 by the nonprofit, nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service. The survey of approximately 11,

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The College Investor Oct 11, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education has laid off 466 employees—nearly 20% of its staff—as the federal shutdown enters its 10th day.
The cuts hit offices overseeing Title I funding, civil rights enforcement, and student aid programs.
Full report: https://thecollegeinvestor.com/66118/education-dept-lays-off-20-of-staff-amid-shutdown/
#Education #Shutdown #FederalJobs #Policy

Education Department Quietly Fires 20% Of Its Staff Amid Shutdown

The Education Department laid off 466 workers, nearly 20% of staff, amid the ongoing federal shutdown.

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Eric Darnley Small Sep 25, 2025

He's bluffing. Stay strong Chuck!

The White House has warned federal agencies to prepare for mass firings if Congress fails to reach a funding deal before next Wednesday, the deadline to avoid a government shutdown. In a memo from the Office of Management and Budget, agencies without alternative funding sources—and “not consistent with the President’s priorities”—were told to consider issuing reduction-in-force notices to employees. While past shutdowns led to temporary furloughs, this memo suggests permanent job losses could be on the table, raising the stakes as Congress negotiates a budget. The move is seen as added pressure, especially on Democrats, to make a deal to keep the government open. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/25/trump-government-shutdown-layoffs-omb.html #GovernmentShutdown #FederalJobs #Congress #WhiteHouse #BudgetCrisis

Trump OMB orders preparation for mass firings of federal workers if government shuts down

The warning could ratchet up pressure on Congress to strike a deal to avert a government shutdown.

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Eric Darnley Small Sep 24, 2025

So much for #movefastandbreakthings. I hope they ask for double.

Hundreds of federal employees fired during Elon Musk’s aggressive cost-cutting at the General Services Administration (GSA) are being asked to return—after months of understaffing and costly disruptions. Employees have until week’s end to accept reinstatement, with a return date of Oct. 6, following a seven-month paid hiatus that saw lease terminations and inefficiencies rack up costs for taxpayers. The GSA’s abrupt reversal, part of wider rehiring efforts across agencies like IRS and Labor, highlights how Musk’s approach, via the Dept. of Government Efficiency, went “too far, too fast,” leaving the agency unable to perform core functions. Democrats argue slashing jobs failed to produce savings and left key agencies struggling. What will happen to government operations now? More:https://apnews.com/article/doge-musk-trump-gsa-fired-employees-ce18553b281fbf5816ec2fd491d79b78 #GSA #ElonMusk #FederalJobs #CostCutting #GovernmentEfficiency #Politics

White House rehires hundreds of employees terminated by DOGE

Hundreds of laid-off federal employees who managed government workspaces are being called back to their jobs as the Trump administration walks back plans to slash its real estate portfolio. The administration has given employees until the end of this week to accept or decline reinstatement, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press. Those who accept must report to work on Oct. 6 after what amounts to a seven-month paid vacation. Rep. Greg Stanton of Arizona, the top Democrat on the subcommittee overseeing the GSA, said there's no evidence that those reductions “delivered any savings.”

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JB aka J Lee Jul 23, 2025

#OPM will eliminate a third of its workforce—over 1,000 jobs—by year’s end, as new director Scott Kupor launches major efficiency and tech upgrades. #FederalJobs #GovReform https://washingtonhorizon.com/opm-on-track-to-eliminate-1-000-positions-by-years-end/

OPM on track to eliminate 1,000 positions by year’s end

OPM is set to eliminate more than 1,000 employees by the end of 2025, reducing its staff by nearly a third as part of sweeping efforts under President Donald Trump to overhaul the federal workforce. New director Scott Kupor, confirmed by the Senate in July, is tasked with leading

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JB aka J Lee Jun 18, 2025

Musk’s chaotic run with DOGE in DC: layoffs, slashed DEI, $180B “savings wall”—but critics say the only legacy is dysfunction, confusion & lost talent. “Firing the paper pushers doesn’t fix the system.” #ElonMusk #FederalJobs https://washingtonhorizon.com/new-yorker-goes-deep-on-musks-doge-days/

New Yorker goes deep on Musk’s DOGE days

The New Yorker’s Benjamin Wallace-Wells goes deep on DOGE in the weekly’s 23 June 2025 issue. With access to the usual anonymous “former DOGE staff” and “senior government officials,” Wallace-Wells follows Sahil Lavingia, a tech entrepreneur turned government employee, offering a firsthand account of the confusion and isolation

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JB aka J Lee Jun 17, 2025

A Senate adds to budget bill sweeping authority—and $100M—to reorganize federal agencies and cut jobs with little congressional oversight. Labor groups warn of risks to public service. #GovernmentReform #FederalJobs https://washingtonhorizon.com/senate-budget-bill-grants-trump-sweeping-powers-to-reorganize-agencies-lay-off-federal-workers/

Senate budget bill grants Trump sweeping powers to reorganize agencies, lay off federal workers

A Senate reconciliation bill advanced this week would give President Trump nearly unchecked authority—and a $100 million fund—to reorganize or shrink federal agencies, bypassing most congressional oversight, as reported by Government Executive. The proposal, added by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, seeks to revive “reorganization

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JB aka J Lee Jun 5, 2025

Trump’s FY2026 budget seeks net cuts of 107,000+ federal jobs, targeting Education, NASA, and USDA. Most reductions are pending court and Congressional action. #FederalJobs #Budget2026 https://washingtonhorizon.com/trump-budget-proposes-dramatic-107-000-federal-job-cuts-for-fy2026/

Trump budget proposes dramatic 107,000 federal job cuts for FY2026

The Trump administration’s fiscal 2026 budget proposes cutting more than 107,000 nondefense federal employees—a 7 percent reduction across government—as detailed in new documents released last week, reports GovExec. These cuts, which would hit almost every agency, are part of President Trump’s ongoing drive for a

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Compound Prosperity May 28, 2025

The Reemployment Priority List (RPL) gives you priority consideration for agency positions.

Registration deadlines matter!

Details: https://wix.to/umIAABU #FederalJobs #CareerTransition

Reduction in Force (RIF): Comprehensive FAQ for Federal Employees

Table of Contents1. FAQ Summary 2. RIF Basics 3. Severance Pay 4. Health Insurance (FEHB) 5. Life Insurance (FEGLI) 6. Retirement Benefits 7. Priority Hiring Programs 8. Leave Balances 9. TSP Account Options 10. Tax Consequences 11. Support Resources 12. Unemployment Benefits 13. Action Plan Timeline 14. Table of Key RIF Elements 15. Next StepsSummaryThis FAQ addresses the financial implications of a federal Reduction in Force (RIF), covering: • Severance pay calculation and eligibility • Health

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