The National Institutes of Health employee said she knew things would be difficult for federal workers after Donald Trump was elected. But she never imagined it would be like this.

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    5 days ago

    I was laid off because of DOGE contact cancellations. For me and many others iny situation a major reason we chose Federal Government work was a sense of service. I helped Veterans. Helped homeless Vets, helped Vets get better healthcare, worked to make VA more efficient. For that service I received a kick to the junk. I am proud of the service I provided to this country. This sucks.

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      You did great work and should feel proud of it.

      It’s a shame that they’re specifically targeting those who want to do good, just to enrich those who want to do bad.

      The useful idiots have unfortunately won, on both sides.

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      I’m sorry man. Truly, hang in there and keep your eyes open for new opportunities. There are going to be more people who need help meaning more need for helpers.

      Stay true to your values, and thank you.

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      Well, the trump regime doesn’t value service.

      Service helps people in need. Service is hard to privatize and profit from. This is in opposition to the trump regime.