From Veterans Affairs to the CDC: Trump, Musk fire federal workers
President Donald Trump and DOGE head Elon Musk cut thousands of probationary positions after only 3.3% of federal workers took Trump’s buyout offer.
If you’re freaking out because you’re one of the tens of thousands of federal employees who recently received a pink slip, there’s help for you, experts say.
With the proper mindset and guidance, workers can retake control of their situation, they said.
“Figuring out what to do next after losing your job can feel incredibly daunting,” said Harshal Varpe, career expert at job site Indeed. “The first thing you need to do is make a short-term plan. It is like triage ‒ before you start looking for the long-term fix, you need to stop the bleeding. What resources are available to you to help you pay the bills? Are you eligible for unemployment assistance or did you get offered severance pay? Once you understand how to navigate the immediate future, you can start thinking about your next steps.”
The resources below can guide you through all aspects of the unemployment process, from shoring up your finances and finding a new job to dealing with the emotions that come with losing a job suddenly.
What to do if you’re financially strapped after losing your job?
If you’re immediately hurting for cash:
Apply for unemployment benefits.
Federal workers can apply for unemployment compensation for federal employees (UCFE), which is administered by the states and…
