[insane_dreamer]

DOGE took over USDS and changed its name, so it didn't have to create a new agency.

Given the way they're operating, I would also question their legitimacy if I was working for the government and they came to my office.

But I wouldn't resign. Better to let them fire you and then you have standing for a lawsuit (whether you win or not, that's another story; probably not, but at least you can sue).

[jballer]

Right. I think the real risk here is that even a “positive” outcome at 18F would have still been negative in every other context that matters to him. Why stick around and risk a neutral-to-positive experience that could result in labels like “scab,” “collaborator,” and “traitor” by no other fault of your own?

[insane_dreamer]

I meant I wouldn’t resign under the assumption that I’d be fired right away instead. But yes if not fired then certainly leave