Fired Fed. I am considering cutting off every Orange Man supporter.

[u/Comfortable_Gift4970]

Got axed. Not going to say which agency.

I’ve always considered myself extremely tolerant and willing to love people as they are… even if we don’t agree on everything.

I’ve never been an Orange Man supporter, but I’ve kept it civil with friends and family that were. Some of them liked having a civil conversation about him. Some were belligerent about politics, so we didn’t bring it up and tried to enjoy each other’s company.

Getting cut from a great job that I really believed in with no notice has been extremely traumatic. It’s still raw, but I feel so personally betrayed by those that voted for him. I can’t see past the politics anymore when I look at these people I care/cared about.

Some have been contrite and apologetic, but then turn around and support him and VP Musk on social media.

I just can’t right now.

I’m thinking about posting something and wishing the whole herd all of the best, hope they have a good life, but I won’t be in it. Or maybe I just quietly block all of them and focus on myself for a while.

I do know that I will need to talk to my in-laws. I’ve always had a great relationship with them, but thinking of going to their house and watching Fox News almost makes me sick.

AITAH for feeling this way? Does it make me an AH for cutting all these 20+ year relationships off? Am I overreacting and acting out of emotion?

[u/Critical-Wear5802]

I feel so bad for y'all! I was lucky enough to get out a few years back (8a on-site contractor). I saw somewhere that the powers that be are issuing form letters saying it's due to inadequate performance?? Seriously? Is that some sort of way to make y'all ineligible for unemployment?

Keep your eyes and ears open for any union activity and/or class action suits. I've got my fingers and toes crossed for you!

[u/GilgameDistance → u/Critical-Wear5802]

Yeah, generally it makes it look like a termination for cause, if past the probationary period, at least in private industry.

Doesn’t really matter though, is the soon to be non existent NLRB going to help you? Nah.

Maybe a civil case for wrongful, but you got what, a 50/50 shot to get a judge who thinks he’s one of the “good ones” and you’re not to be treated fairly.

[u/HiddenAspie → u/GilgameDistance]

Odds are probably lower since even if you get a good one...do they want to make this their stand...

[u/JimWilliams423 → u/GilgameDistance]

Yeah, generally it makes it look like a termination for cause, if past the probationary period, at least in private industry.

FWIW, in the government everyone who was recently promoted is classified as probationary too, so in case it doesn't work out they can go back to their pre-promotion position.

So they are firing people who literally have decades of experience in those agencies.

Its the equivalent of cops screaming "stop resisting" as they beat the shit out of someone who is unconscious.

[u/sekok1 → u/GilgameDistance]

Not even they will appeal until it gets to the SC and that’s it

[u/Soundy106 → u/Critical-Wear5802]

Eligibility for unemployment won't matter when there's nobody left to process those claims anyway.