Federal Tech Workers In The US May Be In 'A World Of Hurt'
ComputerWorld, Thursday, February 20th, 2025
As the unofficial 'Department of Government Efficiency' continues to slash federal jobs, many IT workers are likely to be caught up in the purge; they may not be ready for what awaits them in the private sector.
As federal workers continue to be handed pink slips, IT workers are being caught up in the effort to downsize government agencies - and they're likely ill-prepared for the job market they'll face in the private sector.
The Trump Administration, with guidance from Elon Musk's unofficial 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE), has started significant reductions in the government workforce, including tech professionals. As of Feb. 16, approximately 10,000 federal employees had been laid off, with an additional 75,000 accepting buyout offers. Other reports of more recent cuts are already circulating, which would add to that total.