Summary
More than 150,000 federal workers accepted a buyout offer from the Trump administration to resign from their jobs. These workers received pay and benefits through September 30 but now face uncertainty as they seek new employment. The buyout program, suggested by practices at Twitter, prompted debate about its fairness and legality.
Key Facts
- Over 150,000 federal workers took a buyout offer from the Trump administration called "Fork in the Road."
- Workers who accepted the offer resigned but continued to receive pay and benefits until September 30.
- The program was rolled out quickly, with workers initially given just over a week to decide.
- Doubts about the legality of the offer surfaced, but it was widely accepted when opened again.
- The program was inspired by a similar approach used by Elon Musk at Twitter.
- Scott Kupor, the director of the Office of Personnel Management, described the buyout positively, saying it aimed to create opportunities for change.
- Many workers, such as Stephani Cherkaoui, now face uncertainty as they look for new jobs.
