I am encouraging folks to share your stories, too! These aren’t just lost jobs, these are peoples’ lives, careers, communities, passions, and livelihoods being ripped away based on absolutely nothing.
I feel for the ones that didn’t vote for him. He’s destroying lives all while he lives in decadence and privilege . Sorry unable to feel for the ones who voted for him. It was all okay till it affected you. we all knew what he was . Where is the Republican Party. Oh yea supporting him
There is NO REPUBLICAN PARTY. The Republican party is nothing more than a rotting corpse thrown on the ash-heap of American politics. It WILLINGLY morphed into the stench of the MaGa political party without ANY PUSHBACK. A total DISGRACE to our nation and its people.
I am so very sorry this is happening to you and all those who are being affected. Are you able to find a way to fight back (?) Clearly they have no basis - only lies- upon which to terminate your position!!
My son who is legally blind was laid off last week in SF, as well as 1700 others in his company.I am 70 and was retired. But will be making their house payments in the near future, so they won’t lose their home. People will die because of their retaliation against the working class. I hate them.
@elevenfilms.bsky.social is looking for termination stories. I sent your handle to them and told them you just posted one. You probably know of many other people, so you might want to reach out to them. We need to get your stories heard!
I am extremely fortunate to be able to make their house payments. His wife’s disabled mother lives with them, so it’s imperative they don’t lose their home.
I am saddened that greed and corruption within misguided groups whose values are greed/more/ which is affecting you & your friends and all our communities. I can only tell you that I see you, we see you, and you are not alone.
I feel this💔. During the BushW admin I worked on a big, epic wetland restoration project. Bush cut all EPA STAR grants. We were 2 yrs in (of 5) and everything stopped, we lost our jobs, all for nothing. Now I coulf lose my NSF grant. I think ppl have no idea how critical this work is, keep fighting!
Oh, and then all the goods and services formerly purchased with those salaries are now going to go unpurchased as well. Food, clothing, medicine, daycare, shows, entertainment, community donations….
yes. People don't yet see the ripple effects of the firings or the stopping of funds, such as USAID which bought crops from US farmers. They will notice soon when businesses start going under, small local businesses first.
I'm from rural GA. Yes, farmers are pissed but try taking to one of them. 90% voted for Trump and will blame Biden and Dems. It's hopeless to try and have a rational conversation with one of them.
That’s sad and ridiculously so but unfortunately it probably won’t ever change. That “it’s everyone else’s fault” seed got planted deep long ago and until those farmers and others like them realize who supply’s then reaps the benefits of their refusal to admit the truth, they’ll keep being conned.
This is so important. Republicans in Congress have to step up and honor their oath of office. These firings are illegal. De-facto president musk must be stopped. That is Congress’s job.
I do well with checklists. Thank you for the guidance. My kid wants to pursue conservation in college and beyond. The work you've done with Alaska sounds like a great way to LIVE.
That assumes a lot. Like they can stay in that location and that their financial situation would allow that much time, energy and resources to do all that.
Unrealistic.
That post in the screenshots (on FB) took me twice as long to type because my phone glitched out the entire time making SO HARD to type. A friend called me to tell me she experienced the same thing when she shared my post and tried to write her own thoughts. Key words must be getting flagged.
Is your post on FB able to be shared? Unfortunately very few people will click on a bluesky link, but will read a shared FB story. I know nobody wants to read a thousand dumb FB comments, but stories like these need to be shared widely.
Use voice recognition to read it next time! I so appreciated that you put the story into alt text because there's so many who would not have been able to learn about it otherwise.
I lived 10 years in southeast spent time in Hoonah, Yakatac, Skagway Juneau Sitka and went to wrangell a few times. All of those places have extremely dedicated professionals whose only purpose is to preserve vital natural resources important not only to the fish but a healthy…
Harvesting of timber commercial fisheries as well as subsistence which affects both indigenous peoples and the invaders like me.
Please take up the fight, readers
They are. They removed my post about shopping at places that do not support trump.
No explanation. Just removed it. Posted it again, they removed it again.
Me too. I checked my account yesterday because I had notifications for my BD. And I saw that they had removed one of my messages : a link to an article about Musk, Thiel, Sacks and Yarvin.
IMO it isn't flagged it's more likely whatever he put on federal computers would be moved to anything that received data or downloads from the federal ones.
MINE TOO. It took me forever to type because it was so glitchy, I thought something was wrong with my phone. Terminated probationary fish bio from the Chugach here.
Thank you for sharing your story. Oh, I hope that things get resolved and that you and your colleagues in Federal positions are rehired (should you want that).
Thank you for your service to this country, and thank you for your care for our environment.
I have family members in the Dept of Natural Resources and the USDA, and they’re next if any further firings take place. Your photo hit me because I have similar pictures of one of them on the job doing their dream work. In that pic, they look so joyful, and this is so unfair.
Can you link to the FB post here and make that post shareable. I’d like to pass your story on to the people I am connected with there. Thank you for sharing. I hope you find success in your next role. I’m sorry this happened to you.
I’m so sorry you and so many are going through this. We have got to get more people out to protest! I’m mad as hell!!! It’s been four goddamn weeks and how much destruction has already taken place???? These are people’s LIVES!!!!
Thank you for all that you did for your community and our country.
Thank you for sharing your story. We need more stories like yours from others who've been fired. You are all real people and the impact needs to be heard.
You have a strong basis for a lawsuit. Fight this.
Pretty sure the "performance issue" is just that the DOGE children don't understand what you do or why it's done. The fact that they can't bother to learn what you do should really tell everyone what kind of people they are. Sorry this happened to you.
Performance verbiage is because probationary federal workers must be removed for cause, despite the media continuing to spout that they targeting us because it is easier to get rid of us. Everyone who was purged on Friday, including myself, received same language. Despicable and unwarranted.
Everyone, please stop thinking this is normal, it is not. This was an illegal reduction in force. RIFs are done in consultation with the agency with deliberation and thought toward the mission. My agency head, visibly shaken when they told us, had no input and didn’t even know who was on the list.
How will being fired for "poor performance" affect your ability to get unemployment? The whole unemployment system, if it even still exists, is going to be in turmoil by mass firings.
Sending you love and strength. I’m so sorry, you are clearly a talented and passionate public servant, exactly the kind of person we need in our government.
Thank you for sharing and I am soooo sorry this has happened to you and your work. There is a collective voice that supports y’all and I am hopeful we’ll be able to stop this BS.
You seem to give Musk and company a defense for what they are doing. That's not the way. Stop saying they are right in any fashion. They are not. You won't get a job back by doing such.
If you were keeping the streams protected from over cutting, I wonder if that is also a way to create a place for greedy cooperations to come in and do whatever they want because there is no one to monitor it. Besides the fact that by creating mass lay off he is going to be killing the economy.
Good question. Several males in my district have been terminated. I’d say it’s actually above 50% for male terminations right now but that could change as the waves continue.
Given the Handmaid’s Tale fantasy of people like dance, it is something we should keep an eye on. I’m so sorry they hacked your job. Both for you and your community as well as the environment.
I am so sorry this happened to you. This situation is so fucked up. My hope for every federal employee who gets fired by these assholes is able to find a better job in another country. This country no longer deserves the intelligent brains it is discarding like trash.
Maybe someone should also make a counterpart to that subreddit on something decentralized, just in case that subreddit gets banned. The Muskrat got White People Twitter banned for posting the pics of his grubby little minions, he might try and nuke that one too.
Trump/GOPs Blamed California Forest Fires On Dem. Gov. Newsom. These Forests/Fires Are On Federally Owned Land—The Responsibility Of Existing Federal Gov.! Trump/GOPs Are Irrational Incompetent Lunatics Who Refuse To Govern Responsibly And Protect Our Forests/Environments!!
Sorry this happened to you. These unlawful firings will eventually get sorted by the courts. Then the govt will want all of you to return to work. Of course, if you’ve found satisfying work, it would feel good telling the govt rep you’re not interested because you’ve got a better job already🤷🏻♂️
Here is my Federal Employment Termination story:
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Don the Con and the X-man is like a federal diarrhea.
Spreading it all over the US !
They need to be contained as highly toxic substances in some safe location well away from people.
I'm so very sorry 😞 This is terrible! Someone with power needs to stop this before the whole country is without work, nobody can buy food and parks and national forests are closed and being sold off to the rich.
Thank you for all you did in your job. I am thinking of all of you and hoping there is some way that these jobs can be saved. I know the chances are very slim. Please take care of you during this difficult time. ❤️
Perhaps the Canadian government has a need for passionate, field tested researchers?
Your circumstances and those of others who've done nothing wrong except dedicate their lives to serving a government agency (and us), deserve so much better. So absolutely sorry this is happening. I bid you peace.
@elevenfilms.bsky.social is looking for termination stories. I sent your handle to them and told them you just posted one. You probably know of many other people, so you might want to reach out to them. We need to get your stories heard!
Every place I've worked has had a Policies & Procedures manual which included a specific multi-step method to fire someone
Don't these agencies that people are being fired from have something similar?
So very upset that this is happening to you and so many other federal employees that are doing jobs that are needed in our country. Thank you for speaking out and telling your story I hope more federal employees do The same thing
I'm so sorry this happened to you. I grew up in Alaska and it's an amazing place. Thank you for all you did to preserve and care for such an incredible state.
This^. Using poor performance as a reason to terminate, someone is stupid on their part. Just saying that that’s the case does not make it the case. The fact that there’s no documentation to support it and your reviews were all positive. They really wouldn’t have a leg to stand on
Honestly, I think the only collective action that would work isn't going to be law suits. These are people who do not uphold the law. It doesn't matter if 'we' win the court case, they'll just ignore it like they always do.
These mass firings have eroded whatever credibility #trump had entering office. I mean, all of these thousands of civil servants can’t be corrupt, can they? #trump and his minions are afraid of any pushback, so will replace experienced people with loyal newbies, putting us all at risk!
I am so sorry for all the federal employees who have been unjustly terminated. This is not the American people that I know. What does the Trump administration think is going to happen when all these people are unemployed? Who is going to buy products? My heart is sick over this.
Thank you for sharing your story. We are seeing in real time, on a grand scale, what the implementation of P2025 looks like. It is appalling how heartlessly people who have dedicated their careers to the public good are being treated! Know that we appreciate the work you do.
As a former bio tech with USFWS, my heart goes out to you and all the others suffering these opportunity losses. I know how hard it is to get those jobs and what you give up when you decide to accept them.
I can't imagine how I would have felt if my field job had been ripped away from me.
Thank you for sharing your story. I live in Homer, and many friends rely on federal grants for their jobs. I fear for the health of our communities with so many losing employment.
As someone who worked in fisheries before retirement, I say a sincerely grateful “thank you for your service”. And I’m SO sorry about your unfair termination. What the DOGE-boy vandals are doing is unconscionable. They seem to lack the human gene for understanding public service.
I am so angry about this! I can’t even think straight! The combination of arrogance, greed and ignorance from Trump and Musk is causing immense mental, physical and financial suffering to hard working dedicated Americans. Call your Congressmen & Senators non-stop!🤬
There are inefficiencies in every organisation.
I see this first hand in corporate jobs where the culture is so toxic that enormous time is wasted on recruitment processes for new staff that leave after a few months in the job.
We need A cease & desist order against Musk, who lacks the constitutional authority to cut funding & a class action lawsuit filed against private citizen Musk requiring disclosure of all federal funds allocated or paid to him or his entities. I would sign on & my guess would be millions would join.
Your work is so important! Thank you for keeping our ecosystem protected and thriving.
Their plan is to take what they can get from the forests. Building roads, which is so harmful; deregulation of laws that will permit damaging pesticides; clear cutting to the edge of streams. They don't care. $$$
I’m so sorry. No one should be treated that way. My dad was a soil conservationist & was also very passionate about what he did. It is important work even though the Trump administration doesn’t see it. I hope you are reinstated.
It's so wrong how you and the other federal employees have been treated. I hope the courts will stand up to this illegal action and restore your position. Thank you for being brave to share your story.
This happened to a friend who was a ranger in Denali. He worked with the dogs and was terminated for "poor performance". He checked with all of his supervisors who said he was an amazing employee. How will this affect his career later in his life? I am sorry this happened to you too.
@elevenfilms.bsky.social is looking for termination stories. I sent your handle to them and told them you just posted one. You probably know of many other people, so you might want to reach out to them. We need to get your stories heard!
If he needs resources, he can check out https://fedlayoffs.com. He can join in one of the lawsuits gearing up as I type. (See https://jamhoff.com.) One lawsuit has already been filed by a coalition of federal labor unions.
I’m so sorry to read this and such a waste of talent and enthusiasm. Incompetent people exist at the top level the world over but I feel desperately sad for what you are all going through over there.
@elevenfilms.bsky.social is looking for termination stories. I sent your handle to them and told them you just posted one. You probably know of many other people, so you might want to reach out to them. We need to get your stories heard!
Not only did the convicted🍊felon wrongly terminate your employment, the 🍊fuck made sure to make it difficult for you to find another job by saying you were terminated because of “performance”.
Your job description has the word "diversity" in it. I wouldn't search further for a reason, that is it. These guys are just plain stupid, they do not look further than keyword spotting.
They lied. You were working to sustain our fisheries. Thank you. This Co presidency is out to bankrupt demoralize and make us vulnerable to our enemies. I hope we get through this.
✊🏻 thank you for your service, @bananalaska.bsky.social. I hope we get past this with the same perseverance as the seasonal salmon swimming up the passes you kept clear
💔 for all the people who worked so hard to get the education & training they needed to perform their jobs.
Their passion for wanting to take care of the health of our planet to benefit all of its inhabitants is admirable. I am grateful for what they have done and want to do.
So sorry we have to face these decisions. These people don’t care about us just about lining their own pockets. I lived in Alaska for 47 years and believe it’s a majestic place with a new painting in the sky daily
Deepest of heartache feels for what is happening to so many people of so many different flavors across this country. Truly, there is nothing like Alaska. Thank you for your dedication to AK! Please know your story is heard by so many people and we are all sharing a big emotional hug with you.
So sorry to hear this; your calling/job was massively important to this planet. I hope the world comes to it's senses and you go back to saving the world
Important:these termination letters purposely cite “performance” for termination. DODGE is intentionally trying to prevent these employees from receiving unemployment. In some states if your employer states performance for termination it can take months to get a hearing you get 0 $$ until approved.
I am sorry that you & so many other selfless &hard working government employees are facing these unjust terminations. The nation is weaker, less safe, less healthy and less America because of the reckless ,petty hateful and selfish actions of the idiot puppet in the WH & his manipulative pals.
Have you considered reaching out, networking with those other gov employees wrongly terminated and filing a class action lawsuit?
Thank you for all that you have done .The love and respect that you bear for that area is so obvious in your writing.
God Bless and Best ofLuck to you!
I am so sorry! I am angry at the complicit behavior of our nation's Republican legislators; although Sen Murkowski is trying to be a voice for reason. There is a process for budget cuts, it rests with congress, it requires debate and thoughtful consideration. Not a billionaire's DOGE wrecking ball.
Riiight "performance"
So I suppose Leon wants everything done by a barest minimum wage, that kind of performance 🤣 Or if Leon does not think its important, off you go
Citing “poor performance “ as reason for termination means another hurdle to jump in claiming unemployment benefits. Just another despicable example of heartless behavior.
Try sending a copy of your positive performance review to those who fired you…I might be wrong, but it seems like you might have grounds for a legal action…
Everyone who is being ousted by this ridiculous "administration" should sue for wrongful termination. There must be attorneys who will step up for all you guys!
So when it comes to these mass firings, are they targeting those who voted for other than trump or is it everyone with the idea of hiring only people who swear fealty?
I have heard of a "target" list. That was premade possibly. Could this come from Musk having prior access to US voting machines?
& they mass fired probationary employees last week. That prob also included career employees who were just on a 1 yr probationary period in a new position. They normally would have due process rights. But they’re obviously not following laws & policies and no one has yet to stop them, unfortunately
Is your union doing ANYTHING about this? Like, who signed the termination letter? Was it anyone with knowledge of your actual work performance? Maybe Alaska Federal Employees need to file a Class Action Lawsuit?
One of the main reasons they're going after probationary employees so hard is because probationary employees don't have union protection. They're easy targets.
It isn’t fair. I am so sorry as our country needs you. I have never met a federal employee that wasn’t stellar at their job and whose impact I still felt in my life years later. Our federal employees are our lifeblood, literally.
I am sickened by what is happening and sorry this has come to your doorstep...I hate this administration and their wanton destruction...I hope you find something you will be happy with...
Sending you light and peace. Transcend these assholes. They will pass. The natural beauty and ecosystems you support will be there long after this administration is off the cringe late night laugh shows.
Thank you for sharing your story. My grandparents & my father were dedicated civil servants and it guts me to see this happening.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your service to this country and know it was appreciated.
Yesterday a large guy threw a punch at me that didn’t connect, since I parried the punch while his fist was still in midair. And then ppl acted scared as soon I got in a ready stance immediately afterwards. It was weird no one was afraid of the guy swinging at me.
Why? Because of homophobia.
Retired Federal firefighter here. I can't believe what's going on. What GS rating are you? I thought they were only going to be hitting the top federal employees. Now they're firing the folks who do the work on the ground. A Large Class action lawsuit is in order here.
Sorry, it sucks. Federal government was a good place to work. There are a ton of good people doing great work that benefits Americans working for the federal government. There are a ton of people backing federal workers right now. Hope the best for you.
I am sorry you're going through this. As someone who lived in Alaska for over three years, I can tell you that the work you guys are doing around the state is huge and most certainly needed. I hope you're able to land on your feet.
Go to @skyeperryman.bsky.social As head of Democracy Forward, she has many lawyers to assist government employees 202-448-9090; [email protected] Please repost as often as possible. Get the word out. You have been illegally fired. You can sue. Bring your case ASAP.
So sorry that happened to you. Our gvmt is really tragic right now. I know there is an organization out there that needs and appreciates you. I appreciate you and all of your hard work. 🐟
My daughter got a similar letter from HHS. The lie about performance was just salt in the wound. Same circumstance- nothing but praise during her probationary period. It’s offensive.
@elevenfilms.bsky.social is looking for termination stories. I sent your handle to them and told them you just posted one. You probably know of many other people, so you might want to reach out to them. We need to get your stories heard!
So sorry this is happening to you, your co-workers and other Federal employees. We all need to stand up and speak out!! Praying you all find hope on this journey.❤️
I’m so sorry this is happening to you and so many others! Hopefully, we can find a way to stop this nonsense and undo the damage soon enough to help you.
We need to find a nonprofit that can take donations and then pay for attorney fees for these employees and then others as the Trump administration starts its revenge tour.
@elevenfilms.bsky.social is looking for termination stories. I sent your handle to them and told them you just posted one. You probably know of many other people, so you might want to reach out to them. We need to get your stories heard!
Hopefully Musk & Trump will be stopped & the Republicans in the senate & Congress punished for their failure to protect the American people.
Hope you get your job back soon!
Musk made sure that Trump won so he could take over our gov & do exactly what he is doing. He is under investigation by several gov agencies which are now closed. Y him.
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Keep collecting data or document with pictures,
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Create a blog or website for it
We can then create a main portal
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Don't let them win
Last time they went straight for all the databases too,
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No explanation. Just removed it. Posted it again, they removed it again.
Thank you for your service to this country, and thank you for your care for our environment.
We must get back to our center of sanity... Soon I hope.
Thank you for sharing your story. We need more stories like yours from others who've been fired. You are all real people and the impact needs to be heard.
You have a strong basis for a lawsuit. Fight this.
This whole thing is madness
What I am seeing is the desire of the present administration to cut down the forest and not let the fish get in the way.
Never mind that preserving salmon is valuable and endangered to an extent.
The other part I see against you is connecting with indigenous people. Sad.
https://www.reddit.com/r/firedfeds/s/bXveJDVdPB
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Don the Con and the X-man is like a federal diarrhea.
Spreading it all over the US !
They need to be contained as highly toxic substances in some safe location well away from people.
Your circumstances and those of others who've done nothing wrong except dedicate their lives to serving a government agency (and us), deserve so much better. So absolutely sorry this is happening. I bid you peace.
Layoffs (& impeachments) are needed. Starting with Trump, then DOGE, and then most of the GOP.
Don't these agencies that people are being fired from have something similar?
Employees need to band together to file suits
We will no longer be AAA if Donnie ignores the courts
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If you have the receipts and can prove a title VII violation, you might be able to get some kind of remedy.
I can't imagine how I would have felt if my field job had been ripped away from me.
I have to imagine thousands of lawsuits will be filed by people who were terminated for performance despite having had good performance reviews.
I see this first hand in corporate jobs where the culture is so toxic that enormous time is wasted on recruitment processes for new staff that leave after a few months in the job.
Organize, Gather, Protest, Resist… 🇺🇸💙💪🏻
Their plan is to take what they can get from the forests. Building roads, which is so harmful; deregulation of laws that will permit damaging pesticides; clear cutting to the edge of streams. They don't care. $$$
Wishing him all the best.
https://www.nteu.org/media-center/news-releases/2025/02/13/LeadsUnionLawsuit
Just know, when they say you were fired "for performance" they mean they were angry that you were performing your job.
Hopefully, we can create some communities here that can help one another out.
Best of luck.
Your story fills me with rage. Anyone can read through the lines the words of a true public servant.
You are valued and you are important. Your country needs you.
Their passion for wanting to take care of the health of our planet to benefit all of its inhabitants is admirable. I am grateful for what they have done and want to do.
Thank you for all that you have done .The love and respect that you bear for that area is so obvious in your writing.
God Bless and Best ofLuck to you!
What has just happened to you is wicked.
Please know that this is not about you, your colleagues, and your work.
Yours is a short story about evil men.
🥁
So I suppose Leon wants everything done by a barest minimum wage, that kind of performance 🤣 Or if Leon does not think its important, off you go
How fucking sickening
I’m sorry.
Sue.
I have heard of a "target" list. That was premade possibly. Could this come from Musk having prior access to US voting machines?
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your service to this country and know it was appreciated.
Why? Because of homophobia.
I’m wishing you all the best.
I hate our Federal Government right now!!!
Signed a grateful American Democrat.
https://bsky.app/profile/nursequixote.bsky.social/post/3lieydanjp22k
I am so sorry. Sending you a big hug.
Hope you get your job back soon!