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by jrsdav 495 days ago
> Many/most people hired by US government agencies in the last two years seem to be being let-go.

Could read into this a few ways. People joined who were eager to be part of tackling how the US prepares for and manages the next pandemic (which was uh, how do you say...an unpopular event with this administration), or people who may have been hired while DEI initiatives were having their moment. Both cases feel like vengeful targeting.

Regardless of which camp you're in, you can't ignore the collateral damage from this. What a very troubling time for the US.

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Or its just everyone who accepted a federal job to put food on their family table or to perform public service. It's all federal jobs, not just health as in this article, where those that are hired within the last 1-2 years are being summarily fired. Without consideration of performance or need.