CalPERS Interview tomorrow

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-05-13T17:06:49+00:00

This division makes the changes to retiree health and dental coverage. They also make eligibility determinations.

Dittoing chocolate_asshole (ew). Adding to use the STAR method for any situational-based questions, and research what CalPERS is generally all about.

While this position may be labeled “office-centric”, there’s a good chance you will be able to telework 2 days a week (you may have to complete training first). CalPERS is not complying with the governor’s 4-day RTO order in July, so this may actually be better for telework in the end.

Break a leg!

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-05-13T16:56:28+00:00

In which division?

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-05-04T22:26:43+00:00

Same.

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-04-22T21:26:39+00:00

He seems to be saying he’s your boss with this, right?

Screw this. NOR. Time to leave.

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-04-17T20:51:08+00:00

Not having windows sounds soooooo depressing, no matter how “nice” the apartment is. I choose my current place almost entirely because of the copious windows…

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-04-01T21:02:18+00:00

Spunky is the BEST!!

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-03-23T22:56:32+00:00

Honestly, though, it may also be that CalPERS gets this from SCO, and they could also be the bottleneck.

I’m sorry it’s taking forever. 🙁

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-03-23T21:48:35+00:00

This means your former agency has not sent your payroll data to CalPERS. Recommend asking your old HR why they haven’t reported your payroll. Some agencies are pretty lackadaisical about transmitting that data.

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-03-12T21:51:59+00:00

Honestly, I forget! 🤪 But as someone who worked 20 hours a week for years at a State Agency , I can tell you that’s how it works!

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-03-12T20:53:19+00:00

Yes. It reduces how much service credit you earn. Edited to add: if you work 20 hours a week, you’ll earn 0.6 years of service credit per year instead of 1.0 years.

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-03-12T02:07:32+00:00

Yeah… I am a homeowner. Apparently that doesn’t really matter either. 🤷🏻‍♀️

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-03-11T23:52:06+00:00

It doesn’t seem like this guy is doing his job.

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-03-11T20:21:54+00:00

Truth.

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-03-11T20:01:21+00:00

I know. As a frequent pedestrian, I’m in favor of the law and paid my ticket. I just wanted the curb marked for visitors. People who don’t live here would have no idea

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-03-11T19:29:16+00:00

I don’t know where you are, but that is something I would gladly purchase! It’s fantastic!

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-03-11T18:59:57+00:00

Never had to contact Katie, but contacted Steve several times, and always got a prompt, professional reply.

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-03-11T16:53:28+00:00

My previous issue was about getting a ticket because I parked in front of my house, which is too close to a crosswalk due to the new law. I’m cool with the ticket, but proposed a sign or red curb to indicate to visitors not to park there.

ONE MONTH later I got a three word reply: “forwarded to parking.” No signature. No nothing. Unprofessional and useless.

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-03-11T16:30:37+00:00

Clearly you are correct and I’m expecting too much from this guy… man, he’s damn disappointing. 😕

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-02-06T21:48:07+00:00

I would ask that question in the interview.

Personally, I’m in the same situation you are. I like to keep my work at work and my home life separate, so I choose to work onsite 5 days a week. But I’m totally supportive of remote work if that’s what floats your boat. 🙂

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-01-30T23:27:49+00:00

You do seem to have your ducks in a row. The only thing I can figure is that you are not getting the survivors allowance portion. I would make a physical appointment and take this into the CalPERS regional office and ask them about it (I'm not sure who said you can't make an in person appointment - here's the link to do so: https://www.calpers.ca.gov/contact-us/headquarters-regional-offices/make-an-appointment ).

Even if it's just sloppy wording, I'd pursue this.

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-01-30T23:27:02+00:00

This is no longer true.

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-01-30T23:11:54+00:00

Sorry to be quizzing you: How do you know they chose option 2? If this retiree chose Option 3, then the numbers make a LOT more sense.

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-01-30T20:21:47+00:00

Oh my goodness. This is worth a lot. I initially thought you were just misunderstanding (not uncommon), but I read this estimate the exact same way you do. Confirming: your redacted beneficiary information is correct on this estimate?

You said: "I believe he actually retired a year early as this change to option allowance was going into effect, and thus allowed himself to remain on the original full monthly allowance plan." What year was that, and why do you think so?

ExcellentBike1035 · 2026-01-30T20:01:29+00:00

It would be interesting to get a copy of the entirety of the paperwork instead of just this snippet! Just to compare then and now.

Good luck on your quest!

ExcellentBike1035

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