Not Bad for a Rookie–Or a Dog With Experience
This “rookie” helped the federal government seize nine duffel bags of marijuana in the first day on the job.
Investing During The Great Recession and Your Personal Financial Future
You have reason to feel your financial future is at risk. We are in an uncertain economic situation. So what about your future retirement? Should you be putting money into the G fund, the F fund or into stocks? Here is a summary of professional investment prognosticators at a recent event for investors. It is not optimistic but may be helpful to you in planning your financial future.
$250 Tax Credit or Payment for Federal Retirees
Now that the economic stimulus package has been passed into law, the bill has actually been printed and organizations and going through it to find out what this new law contains. Federal retirees will be eligible for an additional $250.
What is the Special Retirement Supplement (And Does it Apply to You)?
Some people under the FERS system may qualify for the Special Retirement Supplement. It only applies to employees who meet certain qualifications. Author John Grobe explains what it is and how it works–and offers advice that will be useful to any federal employee on planning for retirement.
Workplace Bullying, Part Two
The author addresses issues raised by FedSmith readers on “bullying” in the workplace.
Bargaining in the Permissive Area: What’s All the Fuss About?
The Author discusses the permissive area of the Federal labor law that Federal unions want the President to direct Agencies to bargain. He asks whether there might be any unintended consequences of such a decision.
Introducing the FERS Sick Leave Equity Act
Federal employees under the FERS system who are nearing retirement may have at least a momentary sense of enrichment. Legislation has again been introduced in the House to credit unused sick leave in computing an annuity payment.
Will Stimulus Spending Package Help America? Readers Express Strong Opinions–Most Express Doubts About Success
Most Americans are concerned about the economy. Our readers work for the federal government (or used to) and their views on the likely success or failure of the stimulus spending package are presumably based on this knowledge and experience. In addition, much of the money in the new spending will be in their hands as they implement the decisions made by Congress and the Administration. What do readers think of the new spending proposals? Here are the results of the survey taken this week.
Effective Resumes and Your Federal Career
Everyone is looking for a job or a promotion at some point in their career. Creating a resume that is effective can make a huge difference in your wages over the life of your career. Here are tips for creating an effective, focused resume with the technology used by employers today to in filling jobs.
Misuse of Travel Card, AWOL and Failing to Follow Leave Procedures Leads to Removal
A Department of Education employee was transferred but apparently kept using the travel card after her travel authorization expired. She also didn’t report for work at the new location. She was fired and filed an appeal arguing she was a whistleblower. Neither the Court nor the MSPB found that argument convincing.
