Google confirmed Thursday that it has rolled out a “voluntary exit” program for certain employees in its product teams who may not align with the division’s goals or are struggling with hybrid work requirements or their roles.”

Voluntary exit is also something that Elon Musk did with Twitter/X, as well as what with Federal Employees. Is it a new trend?

What do you all think about voluntary exit?

https://www.sfchronicle.com/tech/article/google-voluntary-exit-program-buyouts-20066581.php

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Buyouts and Voluntary Separation packages aren’t new, but they fell out of favor because companies lost top talent who are attractive candidates for other companies. They know they can get hired elsewhere so they take the buyout with confidence.

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The federal government buyout isn’t real, though—it violates the Anti-Deficiency Act and is illegal. The government can’t promise or spend money in excess of what Congress has made available, and it’s only funded through March, not September when it would supposedly end.

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This is to avoid having to do all the work for layoffs. Also trying to duck improper termination and discriminatory actions

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he also did it at tesla. its a fancy term for quitting. then don't have to pay unemployment or severance. with more people refusing to work onsite, they can replace them with lower salaries with the knowledge the job is 100% onsite

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