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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Many of us non-feds are horrified by what is happening. We are worried for our fed friends and for our communities. This level of incompetence combined with the disdain for federal workers is appalling and disgusting. I'm so worried for our country. In no way do I think they are trying to cut down on waste and bloat. They just don't want rich people to pay taxes.[/quote]

+1. Thank you. I’m detailed to a very backlogged program where I am helping people (over the phone) in a red state state solve benefits problems. The sheer number of 60+ year old red state men who have gone out of their way to thank me for returning their call, acting like a professional and basically doing my job this week has really been heartening.  I’m shocked at the amount of kindness I’m getting from a red state/ MAGA demographic. They have always pleasant to work with. A few nasty people. But if you are nice, 95% are nice in return But, the last week has been different. A lot of people going out of their way to say “I want to make sure you know I do appreciate the job you do”.

The tech bros may have contempt. People may have issues agencies or programs from the federal government. But I’ve been talking to a MAGA heavy demo (most of who are themselves in stressful situations) and am getting the strong sense they don’t like what’s happening here— at least as it appears it’s to me, a human who spends a half hour talking to them, my program or my agency.

My non detail job has no public contact and I thought the public facing piece in a red state would be the hard part of this detail. Instead, it’s been the part that makes work worth attending right now. Go figure.

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Yeah, MAGA don’t like what’s happening right now and are nice to you - because they need something from you. How is that hard to understand? [/quote]

One, I don’t know how an individual voted. Two, they are getting he same professional help from me regardless. Three, yes, people who need things are nice. But above and beyond nice is unexpected. There has been a change this week. Maybe it’s manipulative. But I do think some of it is— you’ve been helpful, professional and pleasant— I’m sorry that people are making it harder for you to do your job. Anyway, I wouldn’t be able to do my job if I couldn’t believe most people are decent. [/quote]

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