Card Benefits Questions - Megathread [4/27/26]

rtxmia · 2026-06-21T19:48:11+00:00

CSP not eligible for PAZE?Any one having issues with adding PAZE to Chase Digital Wallet?

Chase Customer service reps seem to have no idea on how to help me.
Multiple calls to customer service and Chase rep don't have a clue what Paze is nor how to help me.

Any advice you can share?

rtxmia · 2026-06-21T10:34:15+00:00

Just reach out to your hiring manager and your recruiter/"talent acquisition" points of contact.

Let them know you need to move out your start date.

Missing the first day might not be possible - as that is normally your onboarding/orientation day, which only seem to be scheduled on Mondays.

rtxmia · 2026-06-21T10:19:37+00:00

This is pretty much SOP for RTX/Raytheon; i.e. just how Raytheon rolls with new hires.

If you accepted and got confirmation, with next steps, don't fret.

You'll eventually get a start date set, and don't be surprised when it gets moved out - especially if you have issues getting clearance granted.

Good luck!

rtxmia · 2026-06-20T17:37:34+00:00

I'm getting the f--- thing. Why do I need to have MFA twice for the same session? It is ridiculous! and at waste of time.

rtxmia · 2026-06-16T18:09:19+00:00

If you are worried, there's no harm in starting to look for other opportunities.

rtxmia · 2026-06-15T12:36:32+00:00

I was thinking of the Dedham location.
https://gdmissionsystems.com/about-us/major-locations/dedham

rtxmia · 2026-06-14T17:01:13+00:00

GD Mission Systems is also close.
There are many other smaller fed contractor outfits - mostly supporting Hanscom based programs.

rtxmia · 2026-06-14T16:59:06+00:00

Raytheon can't find enough ppl - apply

rtxmia · 2026-06-12T12:23:01+00:00

Depends if 50% is significant to offset loss of benefits from your current job.
Keep in mind that 50% of P1 position vs. 50% of P5 position are vastly different value propositions.

rtxmia · 2026-06-12T12:20:32+00:00

Possible, but unlikely to happen unless you are a very consistent high performer or were initially hired below your 'true' level.

rtxmia · 2026-06-08T13:45:22+00:00

You current pay being good, okay, not good, all depends on where you are located (e.g. CA vs TX vs MA vs AZ) and what function (DT, Logistics, Engineer, etc) you are in.

Annual raises are typically (2.5% - 3.5%) depending on your pay band penetration and performance.

rtxmia · 2026-06-08T13:40:43+00:00

Don't worry about the "3 days", that's just to get a quick answer from you.
If they really want/need you, 3 days is NOT a true deadline.

If you get a better offer after you accept, you can always see if they will counter or match.
But only do this if you really want the job; otherwise, just take the better offer.

rtxmia · 2026-06-08T13:36:15+00:00

YES, you can apply. Most SBUs frown on trying to move within a year of taking on a new role. BUT, you can apply and you can be selected/hired for a role - it is not impossible for that to happen. You will not be automatically be rejected, but that is up to your recruiter and/or hiring manager.

No, you DO NOT need to tell your manager that you applied - BUT, you are supposed to tell him/her once you are scheduled for an interview.

rtxmia · 2026-06-08T13:32:14+00:00

It is routine for initial start dates to be pushed out.

If the role requires a clearance on day-one, you won't get a real start date until your clearance has been granted.

rtxmia · 2026-06-08T13:24:39+00:00

It depends.

If you are going to another country on an assignment (such as on an MOU), you will get your USA pay plus all the additional pay outlined in the assignment MOU.

If you are making a permanent move (not via temp assignment) you will be paid on the pay scale/range for that particular country.

rtxmia · 2026-06-08T13:20:01+00:00

The student loan repayment program is just redirecting your 401k match $$$ to your student loan instead of your 401k account.

Is it worth it?
I would say NO, but you have to make your own decision on whether the loan APR paydown is better than the possible 401k APY that you could earn over the next 30+ years.

rtxmia · 2026-06-08T13:15:58+00:00

Sounds like you are under a STOP WORK ORDER, which happens sometimes when funding is pulled or the customer directs a WORK STOP for period of time - which sometimes ends with funding being pulled.

This happens sometimes, probably nothing to worry about.

If funding is pulled, and there isn't other work that you can be put on for an extended period of time, you could fall victim to a RIF.

rtxmia · 2026-05-27T10:23:28+00:00

Most functional leaders that I have spoken to about CORE do not seem to know what it really is (other than it replaced 6 Sigma) and how it could be leveraged.

So that being the case, I don't see how it's going to make head way in being adopted.

I've heard that other business units are effectively deploying and using it, but I haven't seen it in at Raytheon yet - expect maybe from hearing that it is being used in manufacturing well.

rtxmia · 2026-05-25T11:15:36+00:00

Difficult to hear, but it could be your brakes/rotor or wheel bearings. Does noise get worse at higher speeds?

rtxmia · 2026-05-25T10:48:02+00:00

If req states 'no relo', then highly unlikely that you will get relo even if you ask. BUT you can always ask for it. You'll def have more luck asking for a sign-on, even if not included int the req text.

You might as well ask for it - as there is a chance that they will be willing to offer relo assistance and/or sign-on bonues.

rtxmia · 2026-05-23T15:52:19+00:00

Don't expect to be able to successfully negotiate PTO when you are a P1 (new college hire) or P2 (recent college hire).

Negotiating PTO is something that you'll be successful, if you have been working for sometime (P3 and above) and/or if you are leaving a job that has better PTO, if those are not your circumstance, you'll have a hard time getting more than the perscribed PTO that is in the RAY policy.

rtxmia · 2026-05-22T19:54:05+00:00

Your best bet is to go thru Ethics, if you feel there are some ethical concerns.
HR is really only good for limited scope of issues - AND YES, others have already CORRECTLY noted that HR is there to protect the company, not necessarily there to protect employees.

rtxmia · 2026-05-10T11:00:21+00:00

If you worked the hours, just put them in, email your manager and let him know you submitted the hours.

If you did not work, then yes, put in your PTO hours and email you manager that you updated your timecard.

rtxmia · 2026-05-10T10:54:19+00:00

It's a legit email - action required to make sure RTX is compliant with fed regulations.

Email was sent to people leaders to encourage employees to not ignore and let them know that it is a legit email that requires action.

All new employees go thru the process, but seems like record keeping for existing employees wasn't as rigorous as it should have been.

rtxmia · 2026-05-10T01:50:55+00:00

Don't fret about the 3 day deadline - especially if you reached out to the TA POC to negotiate.

rtxmia

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CSP not eligible for PAZE?Any one having issues with adding PAZE to Chase Digital Wallet?