The Age Penalty and Early Retirement
With early retirement opportunities popping up in the Postal Service and the usual speculation about them elsewhere, a lot of employees are confused about how the age penalty would affect them if they were to retire before reaching their normal retirement age.
When it comes to retiring early, FERS employees have a big advantage over their CSRS counterparts.
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| Published: August 27, 2008
Sick Leave Credit for FERS?
In a surprising turn of events, a bill introduced by Congressman Jim Moran to pay FERS employees for their unused sick leave when they retire was revised and attached to a bill that passed the House and was sent to the Senate.
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| Published: August 20, 2008
FEGLI and Those Called to Active Duty
If you are called to active duty and are covered by the Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance program, you are entitled to continue that coverage for 12 months at no cost to yourself.
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| Published: August 13, 2008
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Pretty Good for Government Work
Consider using a functional resume, rather than the more traditional chronological resume.
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| Published: December 21, 2005
Don't Be Your Own Worst Enemy
When we apply for positions either inside or outside the federal government, we often defeat ourselves by not emphasizing our strengths and why we are the ideal person for the job.
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| Published: November 30, 2005
Hot New Jobs
I bet that heading got your attention.
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| Published: October 26, 2005