Jide Adebowale, an economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics, opted for a buyout offered to federal employees, receiving full pay and benefits until September 30. This decision reflects the changing political and economic climate, marked by new administrations and the impacts of the pandemic. Adebowale's career began in 2018 under different circumstances, but recent changes—including agency closures and reduced positions—prompted many employees, including him, to reconsider their roles. The buyout program's simplicity and urgency highlighted a larger trend in federal employment dynamics.
"The email outlined the Deferred Resignation Program, which allowed employees to resign voluntarily while receiving full pay and benefits through September 30. We had until February 6 to decide."
"I was working from home when my phone started blowing up, thanks to the latest headline from the new administration: a buyout offer for all federal employees."
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