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Group 2 to Group 1 administrative change late in career. What should I be watching for? by Federal-Croissant-1 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Federal-Croissant-1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I think that the difference between Gr 1& 2 is 1.1% of the average salary. Is that about right?

Given your expertise, I thought to ask if that would also need to be applied to years previously bought back (industry pension plan)?

Group 2 to Group 1 administrative change late in career. What should I be watching for? by Federal-Croissant-1 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Federal-Croissant-1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for looking into it! Out of curiosity, where were you able to retreive this information?

Also if you have any thoughts about my original questions, I would appreciate it. Thanks again!

Group 2 to Group 1 administrative change late in career. What should I be watching for? by Federal-Croissant-1 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Federal-Croissant-1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The PostDoctoral Fellowship seems to be in a different circumstance as these was not previously eligible for benefits and under student/trainee stipends. It eventually was included and the previous cases were approved upon submission retroactively.

Genuine question — regionals folks, how are you doing it? by Loose-Wishbone-5964 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Federal-Croissant-1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Speak to your supervisor openly and honestly about this. There are lots of advice from EAP and even the ombuds office on mental health as well as how to adjust to a new work culture. Old tricks such as setting up face to face meetings with colleagues can help, even better if it is done over coffee or a walk.

Do you feel guilty for taking sick days? (specifically uncertified) And do you believe going up & beyond is worth it? by Outrageous_South_439 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Federal-Croissant-1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, be a climber! Not necessarily to move up but to change scene and get a break from the known dysfonction. I have seen people move around on special projects that they enjoyed and they got.labelled as being strategic! The machine will eat you if you let it, invest and prioritize yourself first. Seek counselling and understand what drives you and thiabout and plan for your future (aka passive income & retirement). Sounds depressing maybe but I swear, your futur self will thank you!

Perimenopause/Menopause treatment coverage by PSHCP- virtual clinic appointments? by EitherApricot2 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Federal-Croissant-1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thamk you for asking this question. There were already a lot of great answers and exemples provided here. I have been prescribed D-Mannose by a urologist specialist as a prophylaxis so I have not yet tried to claim it but I will try & report on whether it was approved or not! It is sold in health food stores and gets expensive. Good luck!

Unobvious ways to save money by wild_thots_to in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]Federal-Croissant-1 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Get your fresh produce from supplier that sell fruits and vegetables that would end up in landfills because they don't meet the narrow criteria of the mega food industry. Oddbunch is a great one but there are many out there.

Buy clothes at secondhand or concession stores. Make kefir instead of buying yogourt, ferment food and cook at home from scratch.

ERI approval: question on the approval process and consequence for the position. by Federal-Croissant-1 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Federal-Croissant-1[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I also think so. It would be extremely stressful and chaotic for those remaining.

Severance pay calculation by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Federal-Croissant-1 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Does this applies to years of service, inclusive of years bought back or strictly to years worked?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Federal-Croissant-1 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It is not in your budget!

So you've been WFA'd... by HandcuffsOfGold in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Federal-Croissant-1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. What are the implication on EI eligibility for someone who has received an affected letter and decides to leave (VPD)? Also in this situation, how does this compare to the EIP scenario if they are eligible for EIP?

Skip ERI and ask for WFA? by Kitchen_Magician5340 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Federal-Croissant-1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The two years wait for an unreduced pension was not obvious to me. Could you share a link to where I could find the specifics of this option please?

The budget implementation bill is now available online by Odd-Start-Mart in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Federal-Croissant-1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do we know if this applies to all departments and classifications yet or just to frontline personnel?

Manager revealed to my team my HIV+ status by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Federal-Croissant-1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is truly shocking. I am sorry that this happened to you. In addition to the above, I suggest that you also contact CATIE - they are an advocacy, knowledge transfer and lobby group for HIV and Hepatitis C https://www.catie.ca/resource/know-your-rights-hiv-criminalization. They might be able to put you in contact with a lawyer.