2087 hours of accumulated sick leave equals one additional year of service without staying a year longer. You can add an extra year to your federal retirement without working longer. This can boost your retirement income by thousands. You can ... Read More

As a full-time federal government employee, you’re entitled to a retirement pension if you meet age and “years-of-career” criteria. However, if you’re considering reducing your full-time workload to part-time, it’s essential to understand that this move will impact your pension ... Read More

Completing the initial probationary period is a key milestone for Feds. This final assessment allows agencies to ensure new hires have the necessary skills, abilities, and knowledge to succeed in the position and are a good fit for the job ... Read More

Accumulation of Annual Leave For full-time employees employed for less than three years, half of a day of annual leave is accrued each pay period (4 hours every two weeks), totaling 13 days, or 104 hours, every year. With 3 ... Read More

The trend of late-stage career changes is becoming increasingly common, with many jobseekers finding federal government jobs an attractive option. A recent employee survey conducted by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) highlights the growing desirability of federal jobs. Over 625,000 ... Read More