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Navigating the Federal Layoffs

The Private Sector Is Calling

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The Former Fed
Feb 21, 2025
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The recent wave of federal job cuts, triggered by the Trump administration’s push for government efficiency and carried out under Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has left a trail of displaced workers. For those who had spent years building their careers in the public sector, this change wasn’t just a job loss—it marked a turning …

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