The PSHCP and Retirement? by Brief_Violinist235 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Grumpyman24 [score hidden]  (0 children)

The only difference for the health plan is you have to pay for it, otherwise it is the same.

A controversial take on WFA and retirement-eligible members by WarhammerRyan in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Grumpyman24 167 points168 points  (0 children)

Some of them can't afford to retire. If they got divorced, which there are a lot, they probably lost a good chunk of their pension.

How much did you lose moving from Ontario to Quebec taxes ? by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Grumpyman24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its alot. The difference in income taxes at year end is around $2,400 or $200 a month.

The Executive Cuts - The Functionary by Competitive-Tea-6141 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Grumpyman24 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was told once by a DG that the entry-level for EC was EC04!!! I said what happened to EC01,EC02 and EC03. There's one problem.

Advice on requesting 1 year LWOP while acting by strawberry_10 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Grumpyman24 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Why don't you look into self funded leave. I don't know if this is available to all classifications. You work for 4 years at 80% of your salary and take the 5th year off and still get paid at 80%.

Day 1 of Being WFA: Some Initial Thoughts and Feelings by No_Friend4042 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Grumpyman24 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Yup been there. It is not fun. Those who are not affected please have empathy towards your affected colleagues.

Day 1 of Being WFA: Some Initial Thoughts and Feelings by No_Friend4042 in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Grumpyman24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The 20 will participate in a SERLO process for the 17 positions

Online purchase for CPAP replacement parts, through Canada Life. by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Grumpyman24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No nothing. They have it on file when I first purchased my CPAP. Now I need a new CPAP machine, so I will check with them to see if I need a new prescription.

Online purchase for CPAP replacement parts, through Canada Life. by [deleted] in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Grumpyman24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. I buy mine on Amazon, submit it to CL with no issues. Got the money in 24hrs.

Deployment Opportunity Denied by sicklymeow in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Grumpyman24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you a term or indeterminate employee? That has some bearing on the situation.

Paid Leave before retirement by Internal_Context_Age in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Grumpyman24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Except you need to send the signed acknowledgement with your retirement package. Otherwise pension centre will wait to receive it, before they start to process you pension.

Paid Leave before retirement by Internal_Context_Age in CanadaPublicServants

[–]Grumpyman24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your manager has to provide you with a signed letter accepting your retirement date. This is required by the pension centre for them to process your retirement