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re: Axios: Trump will offer buyouts to all federal workers

Posted on 1/28/25 at 4:56 pm to
Posted by goatmilker
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 4:56 pm to
WhY can'T Con meN be Right SomeTimes









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Posted by OU Guy
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 4:57 pm to
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Posted by boogiewoogie1978
Little Rock
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:01 pm to
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If they are forced to provide office space for all of these people, it will end up costing us more money.

You are correct. People are being delusional on here just saying 'fire them all". That's bad politics. If they want the people to return they have to have a place to return to.
Posted by BuckyCheese
Member since Jan 2015
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:07 pm to
Guess you guys have just ignored all the talk about empty federal buildings that the government is paying leases on.

They have the space.
Posted by Nephropidae
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Member since Nov 2018
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:12 pm to
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they'll be broke soon enough anyway.
why look at it that way? This could be an overall boost for many, getting severance and then finding a spot in private sector where their productivity will boost GDP.
Posted by BBONDS25
Member since Mar 2008
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:14 pm to
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Elon runs multiple companies and never has to report for duty, yet he thinks other people can't be productive unless they are herded into an office like cattle. It's just a moronic proposition and insulting to people.


This is dumb. Elon can run his companies however he chooses. Your opinion means less than nothing.
Posted by boogiewoogie1978
Little Rock
Member since Aug 2012
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:15 pm to
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Guess you guys have just ignored all the talk about empty federal buildings that the government is paying leases on.

They have the space.

That report was inaccurate.
Posted by FLTech
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Member since Sep 2017
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:15 pm to
As much as it pains me to say this.. I’m good with it so they can’t bitch and moan for 4 years how Trump instantly ruined their livelihoods
Posted by Drizzt
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:15 pm to
You are saving money by having them not do anything. All federal workers do is spend money. Hopefully at least 20% take the buy out. Instant savings when you don’t replace them.
Posted by BuckyCheese
Member since Jan 2015
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:16 pm to
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That report was inaccurate.


I think you mean it doesn't match your narrative.
Posted by RelicBatches86
Florida
Member since Nov 2024
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:18 pm to
That's the problem with Trump implementing Project 2025 as a lame-duck.

EOs can be challenged, and he doesnt necessarily have the time or mandate that he had in 2017 under his first term. Although he has the culture vibe shift and business behind him now
This post was edited on 1/28/25 at 5:21 pm
Posted by idlewatcher
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Member since Jan 2012
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:18 pm to
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Vivek also mentioned 2 year severance


For what Your job is now IN the office, not on your couch.
Posted by Riolobo
On the lake
Member since Mar 2017
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:21 pm to
I bet closer to 20% take it.
Posted by wadewilson
Member since Sep 2009
41588 posts
Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:23 pm to
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why look at it that way?


Envy.
Posted by Bass Tiger
Member since Oct 2014
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:23 pm to
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quote:Vivek lined all of this out in a podcast with Tucker a couple of months ago and it’s wild to see they weren’t bluffing

Vivek also mentioned 2 year severance. I think there will be a round 2 of this.


Frick that 2 year severance crapola, 6 months severance would be extremely generous. The vast majority of private sector workers are employees at risk and they are walked out the door with their personal belongings and their last paycheck.
Posted by fr33manator
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Member since Oct 2010
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Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:23 pm to
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You are correct. People are being delusional on here just saying 'fire them all". That's bad politics. If they want the people to return they have to have a place to return to.



You think we aren't paying for offices for them already?
Posted by bader
Member since Nov 2024
270 posts
Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:23 pm to
It looks like no buyout. According to Reddit, Elon just sent Fed workers a "Fork in the Road" email like he did with Twitter employees. No buyout. If you reply to the email with "Resign" you won't have to return to the office but will have to work through September 30 which will be your resignation date.

Wild! But I think they gonna get sued.
Posted by NC_Tigah
Make Orwell Fiction Again
Member since Sep 2003
139132 posts
Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:24 pm to
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The administration projects the buyouts could ultimately save taxpayers up to $100 billion a year.
I'd like to see that breakdown.
I get $20B/yr at the outside. $20B is fantastic.
But there must be secondary effects I'm missing?
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
93439 posts
Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:24 pm to
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why look at it that way? This could be an overall boost for many, getting severance and then finding a spot in private sector where their productivity will boost GDP.





no seriously


Posted by Bring Da Wood
Texas
Member since Dec 2006
2230 posts
Posted on 1/28/25 at 5:25 pm to
I’m sure they will be signing an NDA with their acceptance of a buy out. Cuts down on wrongful termination suits later. I used to work for an employer that would do something very similar if he wanted to get rid of someone but couldn’t technically fire them for cause.
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