28% of federal employees may quit their jobs when Trump assumes office: Poll

Washington Times ^ | 1/19/17 | Jennifer Harper

[markomalley]

Almost two-thirds of federal employees voted for Hillary Clinton during the presidential election, according to a new survey.

The poll also found that six of 10 felt that the election itself gave Americans a negative impression of federal service.

So it may come as no surprise that some federal employees are considering leaving their employment when President-elect Donald Trump assumes office.

“More than one in four federal workers, or 28 percent, will definitely or possibly consider leaving their jobs after Jan. 20 when Trump is sworn into office and becomes leader of the executive branch,” according to the survey conducted by the Government Business Council and Government Executive, which both track the trends of the field.

Half said that Mr. Trump’s business experience would “hinder his management of the federal government” while almost two thirds believe that his business relationships pose a conflict of interest. Both points are also popular narratives within the Democratic Party as well.

[markomalley]

28%? Well, that's a start. At least we wouldn't have to pay them unemployment if they voluntarily leave.

[BenLurkin]

No chance.

[madison10]

Cost cutting without lifting a finger! Great job, Mr. President (Trump).

[Ouchthatonehurt]

Every single day just like Christmas morning.
Winning.

[circlecity]

Sure. Right. They’re going to quit those cushy high paying, low stress, little work federal jobs just because Trump. Won’t happen.

[A_Former_Democrat]

YESSSSSSSSSSSS

#MAGA

[Lee25]

If they do it, good for our country. I doubt it

[TexasFreeper2009]

sweet!

[Drango]

MAKE IT SO!

(I don’t believe this for a second. Fake news.)

[ItsOnlyDaryl]

They probably know they’re about to hear “You’re fired!” if they don’t get out on their own.

Trump isn’t going to put up with all this ineptitude :)

[VanDeKoik]

“The poll also found that six of 10 felt that the election itself gave Americans a negative impression of federal service.”

Showing the reason why people this stupid NEED to quit.

[tet68]

28%? We should be so lucky.

[Texas Eagle]

Yeah. Right. Just like all those Hollywood Libturds were going to leave the country.

I wish it were so, but I'm not going to hold my breath.

[Mopp4]

The poll also found that six of 10 felt that the election itself gave Americans a negative impression of federal service.

Oh....I think this happened way before this election........

[Moonman62]

They’ll change their minds when they find out that nobody outside the federal government wants to hire them.

[mewzilla]

Bet they’re taking early retirement, and we WILL STILL BE ON THE HOOK.

[Jim W N]

That would leave about 40% to 50% needing to go - but it’s a start.

[Vaquero]

Yeah quit. Run out of town on a rail ya mean.

[MeanWestTexan]

We could only hope.

In reality, they will sit their fat asses in a chair and join in frivolous lawsuits to keep their salary.

[thorvaldr]

winning