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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know folks in this office. They are good people who care about what they do. As academics, they’re far more likely to be working more than 40 hours a week, not less, because they’ll do whatever needs to be done to get papers in shape for publication or to prepare to present at conferences. [b]They are getting screwed over, pure and simple, as a political maneuver. [/b]I’m absolutely disgusted by it. [/quote]

Screwed over how, though?

They're getting a $50,000 lump sum settlement.
The move was actually announced in Fall 2018.
They can now afford housing for their family if desired.
The feds are paying other relocation expenses.

What more do you want? Did the government sign a certificate promising you you could spend 50 years living in the Washington, D.C. bubble when you joined?[/quote]

$50k will barely cover realtor expenses for most DC house sales.  It’s better than nothing, but hardly a windfall, especially if this move means the trailing spouse giving up his or her career prospects - and for no good reason.  [/quote]

Go back and read.  They’re getting full relocation benefits.  Anyone selling a house will be made whole.  Government relocation is very comprehensive.[/quote]

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