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this is actually an incredible offer compared to current standards for severance in private industry

if my current employer offered a similar buyout, I would jump on it instantly

buyouts are an honorable way of reducing headcount - both sides consent

contrast this with current trends in tech - PIP...

Except these federal workers have a pension. It's complicated, and if this were done under previous administrations, something like this might be more well received. The current chaos just makes any rational decision making very difficult.

> these federal workers have a pension

Do they keep the pension if they take the buyout?

It is not a buyout. The memo and resignation template do not state buyout.

It is administrative leave with pay and benefits, but this leave only starts after your agency HR processes it from what I understand. It's more like a severance package.

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