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truddy777

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Reply to In It to Win It (Original post)

Sat Oct 4, 2025, 06:32 PM

Oct 4

It takes guts to leave a steady federal job, especially with kids and a mortgage. Respect to her for choosing peace of mind over burnout. The uncertainty is scary, but freedom has its own value.

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Federal workers who took Trump's buyout are getting final paychecks and an uncertain future [View all] In It to Win It Oct 4 OP

I'm surprised that they got paid at all actually themaguffin Oct 4 #1

Totally, I have to admit I was wrong when I strongly speculated they would not, at the time AZJonnie Oct 4 #2

Sample size 2... SickOfTheOnePct Oct 4 #4

"an uncertain future" SharonClark Oct 4 #3

. truddy777 Oct 4 #5