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Doubt it... You'd be a fool to think you'd actually get the money

derektank 2y ago
There's a lot of people that, due to their living situation, wouldn't be able to comply with the new executive order banning work from home. If the choice is between being fired either way, I can see many people opting to take the possibility of a severance while they find alternative work
- pixl97 2y ago
  Finding new work is going to be freaking great with rapidly dropping consumer confidence and the random ass tariff changes scaring the hell out of businesses.
  - drawkward 2y ago
    President Trusk is going to completely screw the economy.
- throwawayguy867 2y ago
  I'm in this situation. I was hired fully remote (and no office to "return" to), many states away from DC and no intention to move (not for an administration that would have no scruples about firing me at any point, for any reason). Since I'm fairly sure my goose is cooked either way, I am considering doing the deferred resignation thing just to get a few more dollars in my pocket before the inevitable comes.
  - throitallaway 2y ago
    All going according to plan.
axus 2y ago
This is why the deadline is before the next paycheck :P
Molitor5901 2y ago
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- deleted 2y ago
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- sitkack 2y ago
  I don't know why you keep repeating this everywhere. It is not a sure thing. And legality has no bearing anymore.
- kgermino 2y ago
  Nope, it's only budgeted through March 14th, noticeably before September 31st
- scarface_74 2y ago
  Who is going to enforce the law? Trump appointed judges? Even if the lawsuits are successful, our system depends on the Executive branch respecting the verdict. At least during his last term you had Republicans on both the state and federal levels who weren’t sycophants. They’ve all died, retired or are now kissing the ring.
- neaden 2y ago
  OK so? Do you think the president has to obey the laws? Will the FBI arrest him if they don't? What do you think the consequence will realistically be?
  - justin66 2y ago
    The consequence of those people not being paid is that they'd sue the government as a class, win, and then be paid.
    - tstrimple 2y ago
      You've clearly not been paying any attention to what has happened to the judicial system in this country. Trump and Elon are both infamous for ripping people off and often getting away with it via the (compromised) court system. https://www.reuters.com/legal/elon-musk-beats-500-million-severance-lawsuit-by-fired-twitter-workers-2024-07-10/ https://www.reuters.com/legal/elon-musk-beats-500-million-se...
desumeku 2y ago
Is this where we're at now? Thinking that the new administration will just openly refuse to pay people's salaries as part of a formal deal?
- NickC25 2y ago
  Donald Trump is known for stiffing people. His administration will reflect his pettiness.
- eigart 2y ago
  Yes.
- ceejayoz 2y ago
  https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/06/09/donald-trump-unpaid-bills-republican-president-laswuits/85297274/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/... > Donald Trump often portrays himself as a savior of the working class who will "protect your job." But a USA TODAY NETWORK analysis found he has been involved in more than 3,500 lawsuits over the past three decades — and a large number of those involve ordinary Americans, like the Friels, who say Trump or his companies have refused to pay them. > In addition to the lawsuits, the review found more than 200 mechanic’s liens — filed by contractors and employees against Trump, his companies or his properties claiming they were owed money for their work — since the 1980s. The liens range from a $75,000 claim by a Plainview, N.Y., air conditioning and heating company to a $1 million claim from the president of a New York City real estate banking firm. On just one project, Trump’s Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, records released by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission in 1990 show that at least 253 subcontractors weren’t paid in full or on time, including workers who installed walls, chandeliers and plumbing. > In courtroom testimony, the manager of the general contractor for the Doral renovation admitted that a decision was made not to pay The Paint Spot because Trump “already paid enough.” As the construction manager spoke, “Trump’s trial attorneys visibly winced, began breathing heavily, and attempted to make eye contact” with the witness, the judge noted in his ruling.
- kgermino 2y ago
  The offer mirrors Elon's offer to Twitter employees and many of them did not receive the money they were promised. Elon doesn't have the legal authority to make this offer today, it's poorly defined, and not a standard separation policy for federal employees. I'm not saying they won't be paid out, but I would't bet my livelihood on it
9rx 2y ago
Of course, if they decide to not pay you it won't matter if you took this or tried to keep your job. So you may get a head start and turn your time to searching for a new job now. If they do end up following through with the buyout payments in the end, that is an added bonus.

There's a lot of people that, due to their living situation, wouldn't be able to comply with the new executive order banning work from home. If the choice is between being fired either way, I can see many people opting to take the possibility of a severance while they find alternative work

pixl97 2y ago
Finding new work is going to be freaking great with rapidly dropping consumer confidence and the random ass tariff changes scaring the hell out of businesses.
- drawkward 2y ago
  President Trusk is going to completely screw the economy.
throwawayguy867 2y ago
I'm in this situation. I was hired fully remote (and no office to "return" to), many states away from DC and no intention to move (not for an administration that would have no scruples about firing me at any point, for any reason). Since I'm fairly sure my goose is cooked either way, I am considering doing the deferred resignation thing just to get a few more dollars in my pocket before the inevitable comes.
- throitallaway 2y ago
  All going according to plan.

axus 2y ago

This is why the deadline is before the next paycheck :P

Molitor5901 2y ago

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sitkack 2y ago
I don't know why you keep repeating this everywhere. It is not a sure thing. And legality has no bearing anymore.
kgermino 2y ago
Nope, it's only budgeted through March 14th, noticeably before September 31st
scarface_74 2y ago
Who is going to enforce the law? Trump appointed judges? Even if the lawsuits are successful, our system depends on the Executive branch respecting the verdict. At least during his last term you had Republicans on both the state and federal levels who weren’t sycophants. They’ve all died, retired or are now kissing the ring.
neaden 2y ago
OK so? Do you think the president has to obey the laws? Will the FBI arrest him if they don't? What do you think the consequence will realistically be?
- justin66 2y ago
  The consequence of those people not being paid is that they'd sue the government as a class, win, and then be paid.
  - tstrimple 2y ago
    You've clearly not been paying any attention to what has happened to the judicial system in this country. Trump and Elon are both infamous for ripping people off and often getting away with it via the (compromised) court system. https://www.reuters.com/legal/elon-musk-beats-500-million-severance-lawsuit-by-fired-twitter-workers-2024-07-10/ https://www.reuters.com/legal/elon-musk-beats-500-million-se...

desumeku 2y ago

Is this where we're at now? Thinking that the new administration will just openly refuse to pay people's salaries as part of a formal deal?

NickC25 2y ago
Donald Trump is known for stiffing people. His administration will reflect his pettiness.
eigart 2y ago
Yes.
ceejayoz 2y ago
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/06/09/donald-trump-unpaid-bills-republican-president-laswuits/85297274/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/... > Donald Trump often portrays himself as a savior of the working class who will "protect your job." But a USA TODAY NETWORK analysis found he has been involved in more than 3,500 lawsuits over the past three decades — and a large number of those involve ordinary Americans, like the Friels, who say Trump or his companies have refused to pay them. > In addition to the lawsuits, the review found more than 200 mechanic’s liens — filed by contractors and employees against Trump, his companies or his properties claiming they were owed money for their work — since the 1980s. The liens range from a $75,000 claim by a Plainview, N.Y., air conditioning and heating company to a $1 million claim from the president of a New York City real estate banking firm. On just one project, Trump’s Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, records released by the New Jersey Casino Control Commission in 1990 show that at least 253 subcontractors weren’t paid in full or on time, including workers who installed walls, chandeliers and plumbing. > In courtroom testimony, the manager of the general contractor for the Doral renovation admitted that a decision was made not to pay The Paint Spot because Trump “already paid enough.” As the construction manager spoke, “Trump’s trial attorneys visibly winced, began breathing heavily, and attempted to make eye contact” with the witness, the judge noted in his ruling.
kgermino 2y ago
The offer mirrors Elon's offer to Twitter employees and many of them did not receive the money they were promised. Elon doesn't have the legal authority to make this offer today, it's poorly defined, and not a standard separation policy for federal employees. I'm not saying they won't be paid out, but I would't bet my livelihood on it

9rx 2y ago

Of course, if they decide to not pay you it won't matter if you took this or tried to keep your job. So you may get a head start and turn your time to searching for a new job now. If they do end up following through with the buyout payments in the end, that is an added bonus.