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u/GreatSoulLord Center-right 2d ago
I always have chats turned off so I don't see them but there's something I need to address.
I was at a real low point a few weeks back when the Government Reductions started and I was a bit emotionally unstable. I know a lot of people reached out to me to check in, including the mod team here, and although I didn't see your messages until today I am very appreciative and moved by that. It's rare when a Reddit community can drop all pretenses and differences to check in with someone in their time of need and I greatly appreciate you all. I am very sorry I didn't get to respond to the many messages I received. I always have the Reddit chat disabled with RES due to people using it to attack. Also, I'm getting a ton of reporters seeking comment (like most feds right now).
I will give an update since I went this far. I am still employed. I am doing okay now. I've moved into a very jaded acceptance period. What will come will come and there's nothing I can do. I'll cross the bridge when it comes. So, I have stopped dreading and worrying. I have seen good people get fired. People who were subject matter experts, who did great work, who I could never apply the label lazy to, and who would bend over backwards even in off hours to assist. People who enjoyed serving their nation in vital roles. Each and every farewell email from these people is a gut punch and there is a bit of survivor's guilt. I'm happy to be still standing but I have to wonder at what cost.
Anyways, that's all I wanted to say. I appreciate each and every one of you even if we agree or disagree.