Why Do You Work for Uncle Sam?
Why do people work for the federal government? There are many reasons given by readers and some that don’t think the federal government is a very good employer.
“Play Nice”
Americans can (and do) disagree with our politicians, political appointees, federal employees and others in public positions, but anyone in these positions is entitled to be treated with respect and dignity.
Beware of the Fine Print
A former federal employee may have inadvertently waived his prior agreement with an agency not to release information about his previous government employment. The fine print on the government application form authorized the release of information and it cost him a new job with Uncle Sam.
Health Benefits, Federal Employees and Money
Young versus old and increasing cost for better medical care for Americans provides the basis for proposed changes to the federal employee health benefits program. It’s expensive and there are likely to be winners and losers with the final outcome.
Does Salary Indicate A Person’s Value to an Organization?
How much is a federal employee worth? The latest negotiations between the FAA and the controller’s union are vitriolic and some of the issues boil down to money.
President Proposes 2.2% Pay Raise for Feds in 2007
President Bush has sent his 2007 budget to Congress with a proposed pay raise for federal employees.
Why Do You Work for Uncle Sam?
Why do you work for the federal government?
Bribery, Politics and Federal Pension Benefits
When Congress passes legislation to stop the corruption, or at least stop the perception of corruption, will the pensions of a small number of federal employees be affected?
How Not To Fire A Federal Employee
An agency proposed to fire an employee and then added another charge when he made a threatening comment. The court sends the case back to the MSPB for further review to see if the removal is justified even if one charge is thrown out.
Some Feds Are Making a Killing in Their TSP: Should You Switch Funds?
The S and I funds are hitting home runs again in January. Should you switch to these funds or stay put?
