Part 2 Survivor’s Remorse Syndrome – Federal Workers Struggling to Cope Amid Layoffs
Update: 2025-06-04
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As federal and government-related layoffs continue, those left behind aren’t necessarily feeling lucky. In Part 2 of our special series on Survivor’s Remorse. Exploring the emotional weight carried by federal workers still on the job, especially team leaders balancing survival with support.
Guests include Dr. Vanessa Weaver, a nationally recognized Organizational Psychologist, and Dr. Andrea Boudreaux, a pediatric psychologist and government contractor who shares her first-hand experience managing uncertainty and morale in the face of possible job loss.
Discussion Topics Include:
- Why staying employed doesn’t always feel like winning
- The emotional toll of leading teams through layoffs
- Survivor’s guilt: symptoms, coping strategies, and resources
- When is it okay to show vulnerability as a leader
- How repeated job insecurity impacts mental health
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