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From: Iva Magas <imatulj@yahoo.com> Date: July 20, 2025 at 11:40:53 AM EDT To: Charles Turner <cfturner@popepi.org>, Mindy Rhindress <mindy.rhindress@gmail.com> Subject: HHS Separation email

 Good morning,

I hope you are both doing well.

I wanted to thank you both for your help with my job search. I really need to find a new job since I am not employed anymore.

Unfortunately, HHS sent us all an email below on Monday 7/14 at 5:01pm saying that was our last day as federal employees.

As you can imagine, I was not feeling well the last couple of days... I expected this decision from the supreme court, but did not expect this is how I would be EVER let go from my federal job, with -1 minute notice. Shortly after our computers were locked, so some of my coworkers did not even get a chance to see this email.

The job market is very rough given the circumstances. For a few positions that I've applied to I received a notice saying that: "Due to the amount of received applications, talent acquisition team did not have a chance to review my application and qualifications."

I also hate it when I read online people saying how federal employees will receive a huge severance check - NOT TRUE - my severance is worth 3 weeks of my salary as I have exactly 3 years minus 15 days of federal service. So much hate in this country. :(

If there is anything that you can think of regarding my job search, please let me know. If you would rather discuss over the phone, feel free to call at 646-410-1328. Thank you so much! Best, Iva

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