Federal workers receive 2nd email urging resignation
Workers for the U.S. government received another email Thursday night urging them to resign within one week, by Feb. 6. The memo was similar to the email government employees received on Tuesday.
The email, obtained by ABC News, provided information in a Q&A format. It came from an email address reportedly associated with Elon Musk.
As with the previous email, the latest communication fails to address the issue of pensions.
It does, however, explain that workers will continue to accrue vacation time and personal leave, to be paid out Sept. 30, and it encourages employees to accept a new position in the private sector, adding, "You are most welcome to stay at home and relax or to travel to your dream destination. Whatever you would like."
"Reminder that the deferred resignation program is available until Thursday, February 6. Additional FAQ's and instructions on accepting deferred resignation can be found on the OPM website by navigating to 'Fork' from the top menu," the email continued.
-ABC News’ Soo Youn and Anne Flaherty