LANSING, (Mich.) WLNS — Some Michiganders are fearful about what comes subsequent as Elon Musk continues to chop federal jobs.
These cuts might quickly develop to the I.R.S. right here in Michigan, and I spoke with an I.R.S. employee at present who instructed me she’s fearful about her long-term job safety.
The Michigan employee stated she acquired an electronic mail final week warning her that each one journey for this week is on pause and wishes rescheduling.
She stated she and her co-workers are afraid this implies they’re going to be the subsequent group of federal staff laid off by the Trump administration.
Some had beforehand obtained emails providing them a buyout, and warning that if they didn’t settle for, their jobs weren’t assured.
These emails additionally knowledgeable them of recent and seemingly extra strict annual assessment procedures. The employee believes she may lose her job someday down the street. She did not need to seem on digicam fearing that she could lose her job, however stated she feels unhealthy for her co-workers who might get fired now.
“I do believe my job is necessary… a lot of lives are going to be affected by this… unemployment is going to be swamped with these claims…” she stated.
She additionally instructed me she’s involved in regards to the I.R.S.’s capacity to serve the general public if these layoffs occur, telling me they’re already understaffed.
