You opened your inbox and felt your stomach drop as the official email appeared at the top. The subject line was simple but loaded: “Voluntary Deferred Resignation Program.” In exchange for walking away quietly by February 6, the government offered full pay and benefits through September. It sounded generous on paper, but the weight of the choice settled heavily as you read the fine print and realized this was not merely an offer—it was a test of everything you thought you… Continue reading…
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