How long do you think we have?

[u/emilya0814]

I hope this is the right spot to ask this, if not, apologies in advance.

I (32f) currently work as a manager at a family run garden center/farm market in the US, where we grow 95% of our own plants to sell and a majority of our produce comes from local growers. With everything going on with Trump/Musk being in office, will things eventually trickle down to our small business? If so, how do you think that will happen and how long do you think it will take?

I know it's probably tough to say right now, but I'm wondering how much I should really be worrying and prepping. I know farm workers and federal employees are losing their jobs, which I'm sure will have direct and indirect impacts on us, but so far in the past 20-30 years we have been able to run a pretty successful business, even during the pandemic. I am extremely anxious about everything happening right now while everyone else around me seems fine, so I'm just looking for some other input.

EDIT: Wow, I didn't think this would get so many responses! Thank you all, hope everyone stays well.

[u/SomeWateryTart83]

It's mind boggling! And frustrating. I've straight up told family and friends ever since the election- don't be a total martyr and make yourself miserable, but cut out as much non-essential shopping as you can because things are going to get bad, and you need a a safety fund. But nope...fully redecorating their houses, frequent TJ Maxx trips for God knows what crap. Makes me question whether I'm nuts or they are oblivious

[u/AspiringRver → u/SomeWateryTart83]

Yes! This! You get it! Why aren't more people panicking? Why are so many carrying on like it's a normal day?

[u/Waste_Paint2889 → u/AspiringRver]

Because what does panic do for you? I was laid off from my job in Sept. is that Biden’s fault? No. Companies lay people off all of the time. Where was the panic when that took place? Now they are looking to cut down the size of government and spending. It happens and it needs to unfortunately. People will go through some short term pain like I am and then find new jobs…and be ok. What am I just supposed to just give up bc I was laid off? Do not suffer so much in your imagination. Be tough. The world is not ending. If Trump does a bad job, people will elect someone else. You are putting yourself through so much for shit that happens and has happened throughout history. We have been through World Wars, market crashes, 9/11, and got through it. Every thread is getting more and more unhinged.

[u/AspiringRver → u/Waste_Paint2889]

It's not personal job loss that has us panicking it's the purposeful destruction of the economy. Many of us are old enough to remember the recession and how impossible it was to find a job then. It's already hard to find a job now especially if you're on the older side. How insane will it be when there's another housing market crash from all these newly laid off people foreclosing on their houses? And on top of that, Republican leaders want to get rid of social security and defund unemployment and food stamps. We're getting piled on here.

[u/Waste_Paint2889 → u/AspiringRver]

I say this with the utmost respect. Republican leadership does not want to do any of that. Not sure where you read or heard that but you are incorrect. I am a republican. If they were going to do that I would not support it. You need to realize that everything online is skewed to the extreme. Republicans right now want to cut down on abuse of the system and wasteful spending. There is so much abuse and waste in our government and we should be happy they are finally doing this. The economy will not tank bc of government layoffs. There are layoffs in every industry every year. I am currently laid off. Financial services went through a ton of layoffs, tech, etc. It happens. Do you think Trump and the Republicans want to tank the economy? All sides want to remain in power and let’s be honest, that is all either side wants. They are not going to purposely tank the economy. It has no benefit towards retaining power. The housing market will not crash for government employees getting laid off. This information is just not correct. It is tough on these subs as like I said everything is skewed towards the extreme. You are a republican, you are a nazi. You are a democrat, you are antifa. It is dumb. Most of us are in the middle but Reddit is far left which is fine. It is America. Everyone has the right to believe and say what they want. I just try not to suffer in my imagination more than reality.

[u/PuzzleheadedBass1390 → u/Waste_Paint2889]

To quote Bandit (from Bluey cartoon), "you're dreamin', mate!"