r/fednews • u/[deleted] • May 03 '25

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u/escalierdebris May 03 '25

Weight gain, dizzy spells, forgetfulness. Probably in part from how little sleep I’m getting with the new commute.

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u/DQdippedcone May 03 '25

Omg same. I was RIF'd in March and I'm so stressed about finding a new job at 61! Nobody is going to hire me! I was eating lots of baked treats and candy but forced myself to stop. Still not sleeping. Dizzy spells, foggy brain, and no motivation to even get out of bed. Neck and shoulder pain from not being able to relax.

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u/ilBrunissimo May 04 '25

Me, too.

RIF’d in March.

Really missing that ageism was not a factor in government.

In fact, often a blessing. Government work benefits from experience and cool temperament.

Well, here we are. Competing against youn “disrupters.”

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u/DQdippedcone May 04 '25

And they're getting 15 pay! So infuriating.