Government staff members are taking pre-emptive steps as Donald Trumpʼs transition group starts moving into federal buildings. Career workers (many whoʼve been in service for 10-plus years) are busy cleaning-up their social-network footprint
Several high-ranking officials — including a key person from the late-2019 impeachment process — are looking at early-retirement choices; while others search for spots in less-visible departments. D.Cʼs job-hunting firms report a big jump in government workers seeking private-industry positions
- Social media history reviews
- Retirement paperwork prep
- Inter-agency transfer requests
- Private sector job applications
Many long-time public servants are weighing their options as the political landscape shifts: some plan to stay put while others explore new paths. “Its important to think about our future carefully“ one mid-level manager notes; these changes have created a mix of reactions across different agency levels
The transition teams presence has sparked a wave of career-planning activities — from updating resumes to networking meet-ups. Staff members with decades of experience are sharing advice with younger colleagues about navigating administrative changes