The Brief
- A former IRS employee in Atlanta has not received her promised early retirement payout after accepting an offer under a federal downsizing initiative reportedly led by Elon Musk and his team.
- The employee claims communication stopped after she inquired about her payout, leaving her without money or answers, and she fears retaliation for speaking out.
- She expressed concern for her former department and coworkers, suggesting that others in federal agencies are experiencing similar delays, potentially impacting public services.
ATLANTA – A former Internal Revenue Service employee in metro Atlanta says she has yet to receive the early retirement payout she was promised as part of a federal downsizing initiative reportedly led by Elon Musk and his team with DOGE.
What they’re saying:
The woman, who requested anonymity and asked that her face be blurred due to fear of retaliation, said she accepted the offer to leave her federal job under pressure and tight deadlines. But months later, she claims she has not received any compensation.…