BY   : @MaxFuega   |   SUBSCRIBE 📖 Reading Time: ~9 minutes What Federal Employees Should Do During the 2025 Government Shutdown The 2025 government shutdown has left thousands of federal workers facing uncertainty, furloughs , or continuing to work without pay. While back pay is guaranteed once funding is restored, the financial stress and logistical disruption can feel overwhelming. Here’s a clear guide on who this affects, what actions employees should take now, and where to find trusted resources. Who This Affects All federal employees are touched in some way by a shutdown, but the degree varies. “Essential” workers—like TSA officers , border patrol , military personnel , and air traffic controllers —must continue working, often without pay until Congress resolves funding. “Non-essential” staff are furloughed, barred from logging in, using government-issued devices, or volunteering their time. Contractors and grant-funded positions face their own rules, with ma...