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The House recently passed a bill change the TSP investment philosophy and the annuity calculations for those under FERS. Is it now in effect? What do these changes for the federal workforce have to do with the tobacco industry?
Like many people, this federal retiree left government service with high hopes and plans for the future. Some worked out well but the reality of health and financial issues brought home to this author how life can change after retirement. He offers advice on how to live and which decisions may be the most important ones after leaving government service.
A federal employee who was found to be “rude and obnoxious” ended up being fired as the incident occurred after he had already signed a “last chance” agreement with the agency. The employee waived his appeal rights with the agreement but a federal court sends the case back to the MSPB anyway.
Bargaining a contract is a lot to get your arms around. The Author offers these tools to make preparation, tracking and figuring out the status of a negotiation simpler. Warning! This article is written for folks who have bargained without structure and wished they had some tools to work with. If you’re a seat of the pants bargainer, shame on you, and this is not for you.
Being a federal supervisor is a tough job and getting harder. It can also be rewarding. Their behavior and performance are a major factor in an organization’s performance and employees’ decision to stay or leave an agency. Here are comments and suggestions on why the job is difficult and qualities needed to be a success.
An Air Force employee who was fired for giving false information on her background investigation questionnaire contended she had answered correctly as she understood she was only to report being fired from a federal job–not the times she was fired by a private sector employer. After review by a court, she remains fired from the Air Force job.
The stock market decline continued in July and the TSP funds reflect the declining values as most of the funds are down for the month, year and and previous 12 months.
New legislation passed the House this week to protect public health by providing the Food and Drug Administration with authority to regulate tobacco products. The bill will cost about $300 million. An influential Congressman says not to worry–the money to fund this legislation will come from changing the federal Thrift Savings Plan. No doubt, these changes reassure TSP investors that Congress is looking out for their financial future.
FERS employees and CSRS employees get the same sick leave benefit–until the computation of a retirement annuity. A bill passed by the House on July 30 would change the current system.
P.T. Barnum is credited with the phrase “There’s a sucker born every minute.” Keep that in mind when you read ads about how how to invest (or roll-over) your TSP money.
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