[Epoch Times] Federal government employees are embracing resignation offers made by the Trump administration, a senior White House official said on Jan. 31."A large number of federal workers have accepted the buyout offer," Stephen Miller told reporters. "And I think the point here to really underscore is that federal workers who are not happy in their jobs, who don’t want to show up at work, who do not want to be in the office, who are not passionate about what they’re doing, are obviously not the kind of federal worker you want responsible for having enormous authority over the lives of the American people."
Benefits offered to those resigning by Feb. 6 include full pay and benefits even if workload is greatly diminished. Individuals can pursue second jobs immediately, and vacation and personal leave days will continue to accrue and be paid out on the last paycheck, according to a statement from the OPM.
Employees who accept the offer sign resignation letters effective Sept. 30, 2025. Agency heads are directed to reassign or eliminate the duties of those who choose to resign.
Many who opt to stay in their position are ordered to return to in-office work environments for five days a week. No guarantees are made for future job stability.