The federal workforce is shifting, and more Feds are exiting mid-career. Private-sector employers, especially in tech, consulting, and defense, are actively recruiting experienced federal employees with offers of higher pay and remote work. Combine that with burnout, agency changes, and ... Read More

Increasingly, more federal employees are considering contractor roles each year. Higher pay and greater flexibility pull many toward the private sector. Burnout, return-to-office mandates, long commutes, and stalled career growth push others in the same direction. This shift brings real ... Read More

In this episode, Dan and Ed break down what it means to be vested in your FERS retirement and TSP. They explain when employees become eligible for deferred retirement, what happens to your contributions if you leave federal service, and ... Read More