In recent weeks, a series of chaotic policy changes initiated by the Trump administration, including mass layoff threats, has created significant upheaval within the U.S. federal workforce. Thousands of government employees are experiencing a tumultuous cycle of being fired, rehired, and then fired again, leading to heightened competition in the job market. Reports indicate that the White House aimed to induce a state of trauma among federal workers, a goal that appears to be materializing as many employees resign from their positions. The repercussions extend beyond individual job loss, with a noted impact on students and faculty, and a worrying trend of institutional knowledge disappearing due to these buyouts. Women, in particular, have been significantly affected as experts flee the government sector amidst these uncertainties. This situation raises questions about the future of the federal workforce and whether new strategies will be implemented to stabilize the ongoing restructuring.