Reply #6: And don't forget

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there are those who are court ordered to provide for other spouses and children. The MSM seem to think everyone is a top step GS 11 or better. I agree with you, I knew lots of GS-2 through 5 or WG workers with a couple bad marriages that could never retire even with eighty percent because the former spouses got half.

I also worked at one agency where it was not uncommon for certain 'made men, aka ring knockers or glad handers' to experience promotions to jobs only they were qualified for in their last three years. It was amazing to see them get incredible promotions or get placed in temporary jobs that had unlimited overtime available.

As soon as they say "HIGH FIVE" you will see the flood gates open on Federal retirements. The Federal worker is an endangered species. Who began the "contracting out" craze to reduce the Federal workforce?? Anyone remember? I would have to go look it up but I think it was Bush the Elder.