According to a bombshell report from Axios, Trump is gearing up to roll out a memo that offers paid resignations for federal employees who are hesitant to return to in-person work. But here’s the kicker: they’ve got to hand in their resignations by February 6 to cash in on this deal. Talk about a deadline!
The Office of Personnel Management is backing this plan. They’re saying it’s basically administrative leave with full pay and benefits for anyone who takes them up on the offer. If you do resign under this program, you’ll keep getting paid through September 30, 2025—sounds pretty tempting, right? Plus, you won’t have to deal with those pesky in-person work requirements anymore! The White House is banking on around 5% to 10% of federal workers jumping at this chance, which could save taxpayers over $100 billion per year. Yep, you heard that right.
This isn’t just a random decision either; it’s part of a massive overhaul of the federal workforce since Trump took office. Right after he was sworn in back on January 20, he signed executive orders that include:
✅ Ending remote work across the federal government
✅ Reinstating accountability for policy-making employees
✅ Reforming hiring practices to focus on merit instead of DEI quotas
✅ Reclassifying thousands of positions to trim down those cushy job protections
And get this: Trump has made it crystal clear that telework abuse and bureaucratic inefficiency are no longer going to fly. Just this week, an email went out agency-wide saying something along the lines of: if you’re sticking around your job without taking this package now, well… your future might be looking a little shaky.
Now onto another spicy tidbit—Trump’s not stopping at remote work policies. All government DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) offices are being shut down too! More than 400 DEI employees were put on administrative leave last Wednesday alone.
A senior administration official told Axios: “We’re five years past C-V-D, and just 6 percent of federal employees work full-time in the office. That is unacceptable.” Ouch!
With a hiring freeze slapped on top and stricter standards set for federal employment, it’s safe to say Trump means business with these moves. It feels like he’s sending a strong message that the swamp better get ready because changes are coming fast.
So there you have it! A whirlwind update from D.C., where things are definitely heating up as Trump gets serious about reshaping how our government works—or doesn’t work—as some might say. Keep your eyes peeled; it looks like we’re in for quite a ride!
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