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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I feel calm for now. I will worry about things when they happen.[/quote]

This.  We’re in for a long haul, people.  Constantly freaking out does no good, at all.  It’s what they want us to do.  Staying calm is resisting.

That, and as a supervisor, I can’t afford to be flipping the f out all the time.  [/quote]

This.  They talk a lot of talk, but when I look at it immediately surroundings,  dry little has changed other than the fact that I see my staff in person a bit more.  Not that what HAS happened elsewhere isn’t horrible—it’s just not happening to me and there’s very little I can do to help other than stay calm and competent.[/quote]

USAID person here. This was my attitude, shared by many coworkers. I now wish we had freaked out more and earlier. We should have blown whistles, created paper trails, questioned orders, coordinated with outside allies.

If I could give advice to my January 20th self, it would be: Do not be the frog in the pot.[/quote]

Meh.  Sorry,[b] I’m not being a frog.[/b]  I’m well aware of what’s happening, but really—there’s nothing I can do other than keep my own division’s records organized, and prioritize statutorily mandated work.  We have yet to see what the end result will be for USAID.

Question for you—are you dismissed or on leave still?[/quote]

That’s exactly what the frog said!! :)[/quote]

What exactly is helpful about panicking? They’re going to have to RIF me or fire me without cause.  Either way, they’re going to pay up.  If that time comes, I’ll get loud.  Right now, I’m surviving.  I’m keeping my head cool and keeping my staff as protected as I can by being a good manager.  I’m sorry about what happened at USAID but you should be focusing on suing them for wrongful termination, not telling others to panic.[/quote]

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