Dan and Katelyn explore the benefits of transitioning to a federal career later in life and offer job search tips. They also cover the details of annual leave for federal employees, including accumulation and retirement aspects.


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Katelyn explores why individuals might contemplate a late-stage career change within the federal government. She presents data from an OPM employee survey, underscoring federal positions' increasing appeal. Katelyn delves into the advantages of federal employment, including job stability and access to FEHB. She concludes with practical advice on effectively navigating the federal job search process. Dan then explores annual leave for federal employees, detailing how it accumulates based on employment type and tenure. He covers annual leave usage, compares it to sick leave, and explains the carryover limits depending on an employee's station. Dan also addresses scenarios where annual leave can be cashed out as a lump sum payment.

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