Whisper Fuck nevermind. I guess I won’t be living at work… https://fedyak.com/d/40-no-tax-on-overtime
Karl Ghost Yeah I had no idea. Just came out of nowhere. Fingers crossed yet again, that the Department of Defense is still good to go.
Karl Whisper I have an RSS instance set up to pull news. I’ll let y’all know when and if I see anything. Might have to remind me.
Whisper I heard there’s mass layoffs at the state department today but idk if there’s been any coverage if it actually happened or not.
Karl Whisper The U.S. State Department, under Secretary Marco Rubio, implemented a reorganization plan involving layoffs (Reduction in Force, or RIF) to streamline duplicative functions and refocus on core objectives. Initially announced in April, the plan was delayed by a district court order but proceeded after the Supreme Court lifted the injunction. The layoffs, affecting only U.S.-based employees, faced technical issues, with some notices sent in error and others rescinded. Some employees were unexpectedly laid off despite assurances their offices were safe, and the process was criticized as arbitrary, particularly for Foreign Service Officers (FSOs) caught in limbo due to their location on May 29, when final plans were signed. The reorganization aims to cut redundancy, such as consolidating three sanctions offices into one, to enhance efficiency and modern diplomacy. Despite tweaks based on feedback, the cuts have sparked concerns from Congress, employees, and former officials like William Burns, who warn of damaged morale and weakened U.S. diplomacy at a critical global moment. Further reviews of the department’s international footprint may follow, though no additional layoffs are currently planned. https://www.govexec.com/workforce/2025/07/state-department-lays-1350-employees/406665/
