Trevor English
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My newest article on Substack!
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Chasing Efficiency—or Breaking Government on Purpose?
The Trump administration calls federal workers a luxury we can’t afford. But this isn’t about saving money — it’s about gutting agencies until they fail, then blaming them for the collapse.
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March 8, 2025 at 12:59 AM
My newest article on Substack!
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I’m so sick of these headlines.
Attached image from @huffpost.com says, “NEW: GOP Sen. ‘SickTo My Stomach’ — Trump W.H. ‘Embracing Putin’”
It’s Lisa Murkowski. This isn’t news. Tell me when John Thune says this. Or Jim Banks. Or anyone other than Lisa Murkowski or Susan Collins says this.
Attached image from @huffpost.com says, “NEW: GOP Sen. ‘SickTo My Stomach’ — Trump W.H. ‘Embracing Putin’”
It’s Lisa Murkowski. This isn’t news. Tell me when John Thune says this. Or Jim Banks. Or anyone other than Lisa Murkowski or Susan Collins says this.
March 2, 2025 at 4:56 AM
I’m so sick of these headlines.
Attached image from @huffpost.com says, “NEW: GOP Sen. ‘SickTo My Stomach’ — Trump W.H. ‘Embracing Putin’”
It’s Lisa Murkowski. This isn’t news. Tell me when John Thune says this. Or Jim Banks. Or anyone other than Lisa Murkowski or Susan Collins says this.
Attached image from @huffpost.com says, “NEW: GOP Sen. ‘SickTo My Stomach’ — Trump W.H. ‘Embracing Putin’”
It’s Lisa Murkowski. This isn’t news. Tell me when John Thune says this. Or Jim Banks. Or anyone other than Lisa Murkowski or Susan Collins says this.
My newest article on the recent EO aimed at reducing the federal workforce. Buckle up, everyone... It's gonna be a bumpy ride!
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February 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM
My newest article on the recent EO aimed at reducing the federal workforce. Buckle up, everyone... It's gonna be a bumpy ride!
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Wait… Did Travis Kelce propose tonight?? 😆
February 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Wait… Did Travis Kelce propose tonight?? 😆
Gov’s 5-Step Buyout Plan:
1️⃣ Offer buyouts to “streamline operations”
2️⃣ Let people leave without backfilling
3️⃣ Watch workloads double overnight
4️⃣ Call it “efficiency”
5️⃣ Act confused when morale tanks
Bonus Step: Blame remote work somehow.
Did I get it right?
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1️⃣ Offer buyouts to “streamline operations”
2️⃣ Let people leave without backfilling
3️⃣ Watch workloads double overnight
4️⃣ Call it “efficiency”
5️⃣ Act confused when morale tanks
Bonus Step: Blame remote work somehow.
Did I get it right?
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Trevor English | Substack
Civil Servant and proud American. BA in American History and Master of Public Administration (MPA). Here I write about civil service issues and other public sector issues.
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February 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Gov’s 5-Step Buyout Plan:
1️⃣ Offer buyouts to “streamline operations”
2️⃣ Let people leave without backfilling
3️⃣ Watch workloads double overnight
4️⃣ Call it “efficiency”
5️⃣ Act confused when morale tanks
Bonus Step: Blame remote work somehow.
Did I get it right?
Follow my Substack! bit.ly/4jPs3iI
1️⃣ Offer buyouts to “streamline operations”
2️⃣ Let people leave without backfilling
3️⃣ Watch workloads double overnight
4️⃣ Call it “efficiency”
5️⃣ Act confused when morale tanks
Bonus Step: Blame remote work somehow.
Did I get it right?
Follow my Substack! bit.ly/4jPs3iI
I will not be accepting the Fork in the Road “buyout” offer today. Here’s my thoughts:
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February 6, 2025 at 12:59 PM
I will not be accepting the Fork in the Road “buyout” offer today. Here’s my thoughts:
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🚨Fed folks, let’s talk!🚨
With the recent (alleged) buyout offer and the push for return to office mandate, It feels like we’re at a crossroads.
What’s the chatter in your agency? Are you bracing for change, making moves, or riding it out? Drop your take below and let’s compare notes! 👇
With the recent (alleged) buyout offer and the push for return to office mandate, It feels like we’re at a crossroads.
What’s the chatter in your agency? Are you bracing for change, making moves, or riding it out? Drop your take below and let’s compare notes! 👇
February 2, 2025 at 2:47 AM
🚨Fed folks, let’s talk!🚨
With the recent (alleged) buyout offer and the push for return to office mandate, It feels like we’re at a crossroads.
What’s the chatter in your agency? Are you bracing for change, making moves, or riding it out? Drop your take below and let’s compare notes! 👇
With the recent (alleged) buyout offer and the push for return to office mandate, It feels like we’re at a crossroads.
What’s the chatter in your agency? Are you bracing for change, making moves, or riding it out? Drop your take below and let’s compare notes! 👇
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There’s been a kind of…fashion of late to view anti-Trump libs as lame and cringe and just annoying, aesthetically. I remember this exact same aesthetic judgment in the run-up to the Iraq war. The earnest libs were right then and they’re right now.
February 1, 2025 at 4:05 AM
There’s been a kind of…fashion of late to view anti-Trump libs as lame and cringe and just annoying, aesthetically. I remember this exact same aesthetic judgment in the run-up to the Iraq war. The earnest libs were right then and they’re right now.
Last time Trump was in office, a lot of civil servants stuck around to keep things steady. This time, I worry many will walk away, and the fallout could be huge. Losing that experience will weaken agencies, disrupt services, and create chaos when we need competence the most.
January 31, 2025 at 4:58 AM
Last time Trump was in office, a lot of civil servants stuck around to keep things steady. This time, I worry many will walk away, and the fallout could be huge. Losing that experience will weaken agencies, disrupt services, and create chaos when we need competence the most.
If you’ve ever wanted to experience the thrill of both stability and existential dread, may I suggest a career in public service?
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Trevor English | Substack
BA in American History and Master of Public Administration (MPA). Father of two with a passion for storytelling and creativity. Singer-songwriter blending music and narrative to connect and inspire.
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January 31, 2025 at 3:32 AM
If you’ve ever wanted to experience the thrill of both stability and existential dread, may I suggest a career in public service?
Subscribe to my Substack for more hot takes and lukewarm government coffee content! ☕➡️
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Subscribe to my Substack for more hot takes and lukewarm government coffee content! ☕➡️
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Check out my new article on Substack about the current state of confusion for federal employees. Don’t forget to subscribe!
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January 31, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Check out my new article on Substack about the current state of confusion for federal employees. Don’t forget to subscribe!
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Check out my latest article against VA privatization on Substack!
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@maddow.msnbc.com #Veterans #VA #PublicHealth
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@maddow.msnbc.com #Veterans #VA #PublicHealth
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January 25, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Check out my latest article against VA privatization on Substack!
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@maddow.msnbc.com #Veterans #VA #PublicHealth
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I am 41 years old. Donald Trump has been a political figure for the last 10 years (and counting). Which means 1/4 of my life has been dominated by the guy from The Apprentice 🤦🏻♂️
January 24, 2025 at 4:29 AM
I am 41 years old. Donald Trump has been a political figure for the last 10 years (and counting). Which means 1/4 of my life has been dominated by the guy from The Apprentice 🤦🏻♂️
Welcome to the shit show 🤦🏻♂️
Breaking News: Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the U.S. Watch live as he delivers his Inaugural Address here.
Trump Inauguration Live Updates: Video and Analysis
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January 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Welcome to the shit show 🤦🏻♂️
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And there it is.
January 19, 2025 at 4:08 AM
And there it is.
“Aside from the wit and wisdom of Calvin & Hobbes, nothing lasts forever.” ~ Ted Lasso
Some of my first tattoos ❤️
Some of my first tattoos ❤️
January 18, 2025 at 4:22 AM
“Aside from the wit and wisdom of Calvin & Hobbes, nothing lasts forever.” ~ Ted Lasso
Some of my first tattoos ❤️
Some of my first tattoos ❤️
I read my kids (10 and 8) the Harry Potter series before bed. They always bicker the whole time and it drives me crazy! Earlier, I had an “eyelash wish” where I wished for my kids to “finally get along…” And tonight, they actually cuddled up and LISTENED! It was amazing!! Are eyelash wishes real??
January 18, 2025 at 4:14 AM
I read my kids (10 and 8) the Harry Potter series before bed. They always bicker the whole time and it drives me crazy! Earlier, I had an “eyelash wish” where I wished for my kids to “finally get along…” And tonight, they actually cuddled up and LISTENED! It was amazing!! Are eyelash wishes real??
There’s nothing better than a Friday night, hanging out with a sleepy puppy 🐶
January 18, 2025 at 2:42 AM
There’s nothing better than a Friday night, hanging out with a sleepy puppy 🐶
I’m taking my daughter skiing tomorrow! She’s so excited, and I love watching her get into it! ⛷️
January 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I’m taking my daughter skiing tomorrow! She’s so excited, and I love watching her get into it! ⛷️
I still have another 20 years of working, but I know my retirement job. I wanna be a starter at a golf club — check people’s times, send them to the first tee, and golf for free. Absolute perfection 👌🏻
January 16, 2025 at 2:43 AM
I still have another 20 years of working, but I know my retirement job. I wanna be a starter at a golf club — check people’s times, send them to the first tee, and golf for free. Absolute perfection 👌🏻
I saw “A Complete Unknown” today with my old man. He grew up in New York and saw Bob Dylan play in the Village on many occasions, so it was amazing watching with him! What a movie!! Chalamet was absolutely brilliant! Dylan is going to be my playlist for the foreseeable future!
January 13, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I saw “A Complete Unknown” today with my old man. He grew up in New York and saw Bob Dylan play in the Village on many occasions, so it was amazing watching with him! What a movie!! Chalamet was absolutely brilliant! Dylan is going to be my playlist for the foreseeable future!
It’s an Old Fashioned kind of night! 🥃
January 13, 2025 at 2:44 AM
It’s an Old Fashioned kind of night! 🥃
First time watching Ted Lasso and I have only one note: Why didn’t I watch this sooner?! I can’t stand soccer (football), but I’m SOOOO into this!!
January 9, 2025 at 4:48 AM
First time watching Ted Lasso and I have only one note: Why didn’t I watch this sooner?! I can’t stand soccer (football), but I’m SOOOO into this!!
Is Trump serious about #Greenland, the #PanamaCanal, and renaming the #GulfOfMexico? Probably. But don’t let it distract you from the fact he is trying to undo #Veterans benefits, #SocialSecurity, and #Medicare. It’s a distraction — it’s sleight of hand. Fight what matters.
January 9, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Is Trump serious about #Greenland, the #PanamaCanal, and renaming the #GulfOfMexico? Probably. But don’t let it distract you from the fact he is trying to undo #Veterans benefits, #SocialSecurity, and #Medicare. It’s a distraction — it’s sleight of hand. Fight what matters.
January 9, 2025 at 2:52 AM