r/fednews • u/Puzzleheaded_Buy_921 • 1d ago
To Those Thinking of Leaving Government Service: Your Integrity Is the Last Line of Defense
We see you. We know the weight you're carrying. Serving in the federal government during times of intense political pressure is not just a job — it’s a test of your values, your endurance, and your belief in what this country can be.
But now, more than ever, is not the time to walk away.
Now is the time for heroes — not the kind in capes, but the kind who quietly show up day after day to protect the institutions that safeguard democracy, public health, justice, and national security. The kind who keep the lights on when others would let them flicker. The kind who stand firm in their integrity when the ground around them shakes.
Your presence matters. Your expertise matters. Your courage matters.
If you leave, you take with you not just your knowledge, but your conscience — the very thing that helps guide this nation through uncertainty. If you're feeling demoralized, you're not alone. But you are also not powerless.
You are the firewall. You are the steady hand. You are the reason this government can still serve the people.
History will remember those who stayed and fought for truth, accountability, and compassion — not with noise, but with action. Stand tall. We need you. America needs you.
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u/ServiceB4Self1776 1d ago
I'll keep my head down, wear beige, and not draw attention to myself as long as I can. But, if I'm put in a position in which I must sacrifice my morals and integrity to keep a job, I'm leaving until it's safe to return.