A Merit Badge for the MSPB
An MSPB report explains how the GS pay system was designed as a type of pay-for-performance system.
Retirement Planning and the Decline of Your TSP Investments
Has the decline in the value of stocks–especially the decline in the value of the Thrift Savings Plan portfolios of many readers–caused a change in retirement plans? How are federal employees reacting to the drop in the value of their retirement investments? Last week’s survey shows there is an optimistic streak–along with the dashed hopes of some who are delaying retirement and hoping for the best.
President Asks Federal Employees to Sacrifice in 2010: Proposes 2% Pay Raise
How much will your pay raise be in 2010? President Obama has proposed 2% for civilians to bring federal pay and benefit practices “more in line with the private sector.”
Best Southwest Cities for Defense Jobs
With a number of federal employees considering retirement, some will want to consider taking a job related to their federal career. Here is a report on jobs in the Southwestern United States that may interest readers.
Contracting Restrictions in New Appropriations Bill
Government contracting may change dramatically under the provisions of the appropriations bill that is now being considered by the House. Significant limits on contracting are contained in the House bill and there would, instead, be an emphasis on having more work done by federal employees.
Do You Have an Uzi?
This federal employee who worked for the Postal Service apparently intentionally flunked a required training program and asked if one of the instructors had an Uzi. The employee had three prior suspensions and was fired for this one. It went to federal court for resolution.
Federal Retirees and That 2010 COLA Increase
How much of a cost of living adjustment will federal retirees see in 2010? Perhaps there will not be one. That has not happened before but we are in unusual economic times.
Brawling Over Union Dues: The Coming Battle for TSA
President Obama promised to let TSA screening personnel be represented by unions in his campaign. The author explores what will surely shape up as a major organizing effort by competing unions and how the Agency may weigh in to the process.
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.
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