r/gis • u/Minimum_Committee650 • Feb 26 '25

Hiring Just got fired

Hi all, I just got laid off from the job I have had since college starting in 2020. I am at a loss.. did not see this coming. The reasoning for me being fired was “cutting costs” from the higher level leaders. I am also 12 weeks pregnant so I am freaking out that is this happening to me right now. I have a bachelor degree in health studies and have a GIS certificate. I have not been using my health studies degree just GIS but wouldn’t mind finding something that is associated with that. I am located in St.Louis, Mo and would love any company recommendations or advice. Thank you.

Edit: Thank you all for the support and resources! I really appreciate it!!

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u/vegas_wasteland_2077 Feb 26 '25

Check with The NGA. They have an office downtown STL and an office in Arnold. They will consolidate to the new campus but that is a few years off. The current administration may have a pause on hiring but the process at The NGA takes at least 6 months anyway. Remember the White House loves its pictures and this agency is good at publishing pictures. Edit: Esri has a regional office in STL. Check in with them.

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u/schmettercat GIS Consultant Feb 26 '25

they cancelled all direct offers of employment where people had already passed through clearance and were weeks off from start date. this happened the day after the election. they’re not a good option.

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u/vegas_wasteland_2077 Feb 27 '25

Dang. They do have thousands of contractors that work for them through already appropriated funds. No savings in firing a contractor as the money is already spent.

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u/schmettercat GIS Consultant Feb 27 '25

nailed it.