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 Data released by the international company Challenger, Gray & Christmas on Thursday showed that over 275,000 positions were eliminated from the US job market in March, marking an all-time high for cuts during that month.


 Significantly, the layoffs occurred prior to President Donald Trump announcing his significant tariffs on imported products this week, which caused stock market futures to decline sharply on Thursday morning.


 Furthermore, most of the job reductions were due to billionaire Elon Musk cutting down the federal staff as part of the Department of Government Efficiency initiative.


 
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 The unprecedented layoffs coupled with highest-ever import duties caused the President's detractors to criticize him for mishandling the U.S. economy.


 
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 In March, we witnessed the third-largest layoff surge in U.S. history, with 80% attributed to factors related to DOGE prior to the imposition of tariffs. It’s simply incredible,
 Philadelphia Inquirer columnist Will Bunched was impressed
 on BlueSky.


 'The most foolish economic strategy the globe has witnessed,' they say,
 noted Media Matters' Andrew Lawrence
 A functional nation would dismiss officials from their positions for displaying such profound stupidity and an astounding lack of understanding regarding economic operations.


 They're stealing your employment and robbing your pockets,
 composed Professor Anthony Michael
 Kreis
 .


 Don Moynihan, a political science professor from the University of Michigan, suggested that the extensive economic damage advocated by Trump seemed to be completely thoroughgoing.


 Essentially, Trump is activating every 'do not touch' button at once: large-scale job cuts, rising costs, eroding both consumer and global trust.
 he wrote
 Not quite certain about his actions leading towards an economic downturn, not to mention a prolonged decrease for the United States.


 The New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie put the situation into clear perspective briefly.
 and simply wrote
 , "Trump take job."

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 Essentially, Trump is activating every "do not touch" button at once: massive job cuts, rising costs, eroding both domestic and global trust. I'm unsure what more he could do to instigate an economic downturn, let alone a prolonged decline for the U.S.
 
 
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 They're referring to it as "the most foolish economic policy the globe has ever witnessed."
 
 
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 In March, the United States experienced the third-largest number of job cuts on record, with 80% attributed to DOGE factors. These statistics were noted prior to the implementation of new tariffs. It remains truly astonishing.
 
 
 — Will Bunch (
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 On April 3rd, 2025, at 7:43 A.M.,
 
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'Picking Pockets': Critics Slam Trump as Job Cuts Hit Record High

Unknown economics, layoffs, news, politics, unemployment

Data released by the international company Challenger, Gray & Christmas on Thursday showed that over 275,000 positions were eliminated from the US job market in March, marking an all-time high for…

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 Melanie Ehrenkranz is well acquainted with employment uncertainty. Over the past ten years in her career in media, she has witnessed numerous intelligent and talented acquaintances losing their positions during widespread cutbacks.


 In 2023, when this occurred, she had a revelation: Ehrenkranz resolved to develop a platform where individuals experiencing job losses could share their experiences and insights.
 thorny parts
 Of receiving the news—the humiliation of being dismissed via video call, deciding whom to tell first, engaging in workplace rumors with former colleagues, and naming their support group chat.


 To put it differently, everything you wish to share but cannot publish on LinkedIn.


 By August 2024, Ehrenkranz initiated
 Laid Off
 , a Substack newsletter designed to be “the most awesome spot online for discussing getting fired.” She manages this newsletter alongside her role as the head of content and community at Business Class, where they create online courses for entrepreneurs.


 Laid Off readers, who now number over 6,000 and counting, receive weekly features highlighting individuals' layoff experiences and their coping strategies.


 "I wish I had this," remarks Ehrenkranz, who is 35 years old, to Make It.

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 I don't wish for this to come across as gloomy or dismal.
</h4>

 The majority of the "Laid Off" readers are employed in technology, with those from news and media coming second. They are followed by individuals in healthcare, advertising, and finally, retail.


 Most people talk about getting laid off in 2024 – from their homes throughZoom, during a group video conference call.
 via an email
 Many people who participated in Ehrenkranz's latest survey mentioned that becoming part of the Laid Off community provided them with a therapeutic and somewhat enjoyable space where they could collectively contemplate their experiences.


 “I don’t want this to come across as depressing or gloomy,” Ehrenkranz states. “Clearly, it’s a deeply disheartening and traumatizing experience, but I believe we have the potential to build a lively, therapeutic community.”


 Reframing the perspective on layoffs and removing the personal blame and shame commonly associated with them can make the situation seem less lonely and stigmatized, according to Ehrenkranz.


 She wishes for her audience to notice how "all these incredibly intelligent, awesome, accomplished individuals" share their experiences using their very own voices. "Each one of us is simply trying our hardest. Some may have reached the pinnacle of success. Others have faced layoffs. This can help recalibrate your thinking if you find yourself asking: Why me? What did I do wrong to end up like this? The truth is, you didn’t do anything wrong."


 Laid Off’s paying members ($5 monthly fee) gain entry into a Discord channel with more than 700 participants. This group shares both tales of job loss hardships and advice for coping with today's employment challenges.
 challenging job market
 .

<h4>
 Shame is being replaced by 'righteous anger.'
</h4>

 The discussions indicate a change in the landscape of layoffs. During the initial stages of the pandemic, many individuals began to separate their sense of self-worth from losing their jobs, and this trend continued into the period following the Great Resignation.
 job cuts
 paved the way for a new epoch
 vulnerability in LinkedIn posts
 , the chatter around
 losing your job
 These days feel a bit more adversarial.


 As Ehrenkranz states, "Many individuals seem to be experiencing anger."


 It’s nearly impossible to browse LinkedIn without encountering someone you know announcing their layoff," Ehrenkranz points out. "The constant exposure to these narratives, visuals, and 'Open to Work' signs can gradually diminish that sense of embarrassment. Beneath that feeling of shame, however, lies a profound resentment.


 The growing frustration is occurring alongside corporations such as
 Meta
 and
 Microsoft
 indicating they're letting employees go
 due to poor performance
 Meanwhile, tens of thousands of
 public servants
 have been let go, often citing poor performance reviews, as the Trump administration moves to
 slash the size
 of the federal workforce.


 However, those who got the pink slips
 aren't going quietly
 , and sometimes openly contest the assessments of their efforts.


 Posts filled with anger aren't primarily focused on the chaos caused by widespread layoffs; instead, they're more directed towards "the executives who chose to undervalue work that employees felt mattered deeply, or the choices these executives made which placed the company in a vulnerable position, ultimately resulting in job losses for many, yet sparing those at the higher levels from similar consequences."


 Moreover, Ehrenkranz states, "People are deeply frustrated with the systems designed to safeguard them when they're unemployed. Healthcare is a major topic, closely linked to employment here, and many individuals are distressed about losing access to care for themselves and their loved ones."

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 People are figuring out what comes next after a layoff
</h4>

 Ongoing layoffs are unsettling both job seekers and employees holding onto their positions. U.S. employers have reported up to
 172,017 job cuts
 In February, as reported by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, this was the highest monthly figure since July 2020.


 And with economists reviving
 fears of a recession
 , the competition during the job search might become even more intense.


 "When you're competing with so many others who have been laid off for the same position, it makes you wonder if the conventional narratives about achieving success through hard work are really accurate," Ehrenkranz states.


 Ehrenkranz suggests that job loss might prompt certain individuals to reassess their definition of success, potentially indicating a shift in priorities or values.
 changing careers
 or venturing out independently to launch a new enterprise.


 In the Laid Off group, she has noticed an increase in individuals seeking advice on transitioning to a different profession, undertaking additional freelance work, and taking up part-time positions.
 monetize side hustles
 Or begin something entirely fresh.


 She notes that many people exhibit an entrepreneurial drive following these layoffs, spurred either by necessity or innovative thinking. The primary motivation remains the need to cover expenses.


 
 
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Anger Mounts: Layoffs Spark a seismic Shift in Workplace Sentiment

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Melanie Ehrenkranz is well acquainted with employment uncertainty. Over the past ten years in her career in media, she has witnessed numerous intelligent and talented acquaintances losing their posi…