Federal Employee Guides

This category is filled with posts written specifically for federal employees.

Arguing with your supervisor over your lunch break rights?

We’ve got you covered.

Want to understand everything there is to know about your TSP?

Also got you covered.

What’s up with long term care insurance for federal employees?

What’s up with long term care insurance for federal employees?

Are you a federal employee wondering about the federal long term care insurance program? Let's talk about the FLTCIP program.

What happens if you get fired from a federal job? 

What happens if you get fired from a federal job? 

Are you a federal employee who is about to get fired? Here's what happens if you get terminated from federal employment (i.e. fired from federal jobs).

Does the federal government hire older workers? Why getting hired in your 50’s is the ultimate retirement strategy.

Does the federal government hire older workers? Why getting hired in your 50’s is the ultimate retirement strategy.

Top 10 disadvantages of working for the federal government

Top 10 disadvantages of working for the federal government

Going through the advantages and disadvantages of a federal government job? Here are some cons of public sector jobs I've seen in 20 years of experience.

Background Checks for Federal Employees- What You Need to Know

Background Checks for Federal Employees- What You Need to Know

I wrote this post to help potential federal employees navigate their background checks using the SF-85 and land their first federal job.

MRA + 10 retirement: Retirement eligibility for FERS employees.

MRA + 10 retirement: Retirement eligibility for FERS employees.

The MRA + 10 retirement allows FERS employees who have reached MRA a chance to retire earlier than they otherwise could with some benefit reductions.

Why is the TSP F Fund Losing Money?

Why is the TSP F Fund Losing Money?

In this post we take a look at how the thrift savings plan bond funds work and answer the question "why is the TSP f fund losing money in 2022".

Everything you wanted to know about part time federal employment but were too afraid to ask

Everything you wanted to know about part time federal employment but were too afraid to ask

Are you considering part time federal employment but are unsure of what it will do to your leave, pension, and other benefits? Read on to find out what changes.

Federal Employees Oath of Office: Ultimate Guide for New Employees and Those Who Have Forgotten It

Federal Employees Oath of Office: Ultimate Guide for New Employees and Those Who Have Forgotten It

If you’re thinking about joining the ranks of federal employees who have already signed the oath of office, I’ll walk you through what it says

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