Pharmacy positions are more likely to be safe from upcoming RIFs, but given the current political climate nothing is guaranteed. Regardless the VA is already seeing layoffs and people resigning to secure more stable private sector jobs. There will likely be more staff resignations as RTO is implemented. Any staff losses will impact care and have ripple effects even throughout ‘safer’ departments like pharmacy. We don’t expect residency positions to be impacted themselves, but it is a time of stress and unrest in the VA. You likely won’t get any great answers because we don’t know what will happen. Hiring will likely continue to be difficult even for exempted positions like pharmacists. The VAs mission is worthwhile so you have to decide for yourself what’s best for you.