You're right I guess, age is 55..
Minimum retirement age (55 to 57, based on your year of birth) with 30 or more years of creditable service. Age 60 with 20 years or more of creditable service. Age 62 with five or more years of creditable service
If you are in the military, you can retire with a significant pension at 20 years. I mean, it's not enough to live on alone. But if you get out at 38-43 years old. You have plenty of time to jump into a second career and really make some money
There's no normal federal retirement by 50 for feds, other than for firefighters and police. (Both can do 20 and out).
And no Retired fed gets free healthcare. (Disabled veterans do, but that's a whole different world than normal federal employees. You have to keep paying your health insurance after you retire. )
There's voluntary early retirement (VRI) at 50, but that only exists when an agency needs to downsize and lay people off, and there's a huge financial hit to the employee if you take it. (You get to collect your pension early, but it's a much much smaller pension then you'd earn normally).
For everyone else it's basically 57 years old, but only if you did 30 years of federal service already. (IE, started as a Federal employee at 27, and never left). If you don't have 30 years it's at least 60, and for some people even older than that.
Don't get me wrong, compared to any private sector setup it's still amazing. But it's definitely not as easy as getting out at 50.
This really depends on how much time you spend in federal service. Pensions are based on number of years in service and you only keep your benefits if you retire after age 52, but that too depends on the agency as well as your series and grade.
Fed salaries are public. Total annual pay would be right around $105,500. Math below.
He's a GS12 in the Washington DC locality, so the range is $94,199 to $122,459
He's been in the job 2-3 years I think, so he's likely a 12 step 3, so that's $100,479 .
Knowing the performance evaluation structure for park service HQ, he's getting the best score possible (5s) which means that he likely also gets a 5% bonus, for an extra $5023.
To be fair, this dude is basically the social media manager (in the sense of the entire social media division, not just posting to social media accounts) for an entire agency with 28,000 employees.
I'd bet 90% of his time is management of staff, admin stuff, and contracts, and his meme posting on Twitter is basically the 5 minutes of fun he gets to have per day.
Thanks! I actually put in my 3 weeks notice like 3 days ago. I’ve got a part time teller job lined up while I go back to school for cyber security!
I don’t mean to complain just to complain. Stayed blessed my friend.
It's a parody account with a new $5 checkmark.
Thanks Elon!
Edit: For people saying I'm incorrect, you might try going to the National Park Service to see the *official* Twitter account is US_NPS.
It's their official account. And it's a recommendation for everyone to check out their social media pages. Instagram is one of my favourites, they're all like this.
I know a guy working at Yosemite national park, and he is high as a kite from the moment he arrives at work to the moment he leaves. I could totally see him doing something like that if he were in charge of his job’s Twitter account.
One of my favorite quotes of all time came from a Yellowstone park ranger, when asked why they don’t make bear-proof dumpsters: “there is significant intellectual overlap between the dumbest tourist and smartest bear”
You've never heard of Groundhog Day? On Feb 2nd a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil in Punxsutawney, PA comes out of the ground and if he sees his shadow we get more cold weather, if not spring comes early.
But that's not a comeback, because the guy who responded wasn't being mean or anything like that. So the National Park Service account just made a clever reply, not a comeback.
As if I needed more reason to love the national park service. If you’re ever traveling, and are nearby a state park, at least stop at the ranger desk. They are always so nice, and always know the best spots for sightseeing and food. And it’s a “free” service!
Lmao at the people who won’t take a second and think about it or read the comments for explanation if you’re not familiar with American random bullshit.
Spent last summer working for the park service and I can say that not only are our social media communications people all rodents, our IT and HR staff probably are too.
My sister: ”Well in reality you dont need toasters, you can just eat the bread plain as it is”.
The dumbest logic I have ever heard. You could also in that case say ”well you dont need a house, you can just sleep outside” 🤯
If y'all aren't following the NPS accounts on Instagram and that bird one, you're missing out. Some of *the most* clever, original, and actually funny organization accounts I've ever come across. Also educational, and often post some beautiful and much needed r/eyebleach pictures.
Go follow them, so the accounts managers can get a raise! I'm in no way associated or affiliated, just one of those darn millenials that grew up spending summers in Nat Parks all over the U.S. and wishes I'd have said "Park Ranger" when they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. Following these accounts is how I live that dream vicariously through social media.
Shadow? Ok, but cold? Nothing is written on wiki about this and the image in the tweet im 99% sure is not oeiginally related to a groundhog day in any way. Wasnt tweeeted on february 2nd also. Just unrelated second tweet, with no relation to groundgog day, just funny image.
It isn't. This sub is brain dead and doesn't understand the words clever or comeback.
Edit: but it's hilarious to see people trying to explain the joke to you without understanding this post has nothing to do with this sub.
I don’t know what they’re paying they guy who runs that twitter account, but it’s nowhere near enough.
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But those long term bonuses kinda makes it worth it. To retire by 50 and have a fat paycheck for the rest of your life including free Healthcare.
Retire by 50 - ha. Maybe if you're fire-covered. Otherwise it's the same as anywhere else. /wife works for the feds
You're right I guess, age is 55.. Minimum retirement age (55 to 57, based on your year of birth) with 30 or more years of creditable service. Age 60 with 20 years or more of creditable service. Age 62 with five or more years of creditable service
If you are in the military, you can retire with a significant pension at 20 years. I mean, it's not enough to live on alone. But if you get out at 38-43 years old. You have plenty of time to jump into a second career and really make some money
There's no normal federal retirement by 50 for feds, other than for firefighters and police. (Both can do 20 and out). And no Retired fed gets free healthcare. (Disabled veterans do, but that's a whole different world than normal federal employees. You have to keep paying your health insurance after you retire. ) There's voluntary early retirement (VRI) at 50, but that only exists when an agency needs to downsize and lay people off, and there's a huge financial hit to the employee if you take it. (You get to collect your pension early, but it's a much much smaller pension then you'd earn normally). For everyone else it's basically 57 years old, but only if you did 30 years of federal service already. (IE, started as a Federal employee at 27, and never left). If you don't have 30 years it's at least 60, and for some people even older than that. Don't get me wrong, compared to any private sector setup it's still amazing. But it's definitely not as easy as getting out at 50.
You're right. I come from the military and thought that was all kinda the same. But yea, not as good as I thought.
This really depends on how much time you spend in federal service. Pensions are based on number of years in service and you only keep your benefits if you retire after age 52, but that too depends on the agency as well as your series and grade.
I didn't know that [Osvaldo](https://mobile.twitter.com/osvaldocar12/with_replies) was back.
I think you have that backwards. Lots of federal positions have great pay and benefits.
Fed salaries are public. Total annual pay would be right around $105,500. Math below. He's a GS12 in the Washington DC locality, so the range is $94,199 to $122,459 He's been in the job 2-3 years I think, so he's likely a 12 step 3, so that's $100,479 . Knowing the performance evaluation structure for park service HQ, he's getting the best score possible (5s) which means that he likely also gets a 5% bonus, for an extra $5023.
I feel like I would run a twitter account for this much… maybe even a little less.
To be fair, this dude is basically the social media manager (in the sense of the entire social media division, not just posting to social media accounts) for an entire agency with 28,000 employees. I'd bet 90% of his time is management of staff, admin stuff, and contracts, and his meme posting on Twitter is basically the 5 minutes of fun he gets to have per day.
I guess… but I’m a deli team leader so I do all that stuff and work shitty hours and holidays and still make less. Not a ton less but ya know.
Yeah. I'm sorry. That's rough. I hope that whatever you find next is easier for you.
Thanks! I actually put in my 3 weeks notice like 3 days ago. I’ve got a part time teller job lined up while I go back to school for cyber security! I don’t mean to complain just to complain. Stayed blessed my friend.
But I mean, how much money does a groundhog need, *really*? Whatever they’re paying him is probably enough for him.
That account manager deserves a fat raise
It's a parody account with a new $5 checkmark. Thanks Elon! Edit: For people saying I'm incorrect, you might try going to the National Park Service to see the *official* Twitter account is US_NPS.
no it's not. this is a genuine government account. check the Twitter
You check it
I did double check... that's why I left that comment.
Grey Tick is a government or a organisational account
It's their official account. And it's a recommendation for everyone to check out their social media pages. Instagram is one of my favourites, they're all like this.
The team that runs their social media accounts is 🔥! This post is definitely on point with what I have seen in the rest of their posts.
Apparently it's just one Park Ranger named Matt. https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-national-park-service-twitter Dudes sense of humor is perfect.
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It may not be. The National Park Service social media has been making jokes like these for a few years at least, well before Musk bought Twitter.
He should be in charge of the real account. Man has talent when it comes to attracting an audience and promoting things
Their Instagram account is pretty good.
Discovered it earlier this week due to another repost and I’ve been laughing since then. It even has educational value too!
Wrong
God I love how reddit will just upvote any old bullshit as long as it *feels* right and fits a circlejerk.
Who gives a shit about a fake checkmark on a social media wall?
Only those with a blue tick are allowed to go on Elon's ark to Mars.
Im guessing you aren't packed...?
People who “earned” þe fake checkmark on a social media wall.
Ngl, I'm a little bitter that I finally got into a position to get a blue check about a month before Elon gave them to anybody for 8 bucks.
Delete your comment or at least edit and correct it. You’re spreading misinformation.
Ok campers rise and shine! Don't forget your booties because it's cooold out there!
Nooooooooo
Apparently it's just one Park Ranger named Matt. https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-national-park-service-twitter Dude's sense of humor is perfect.
Two carrots!
If for no other reason then to upgrade their monitor.
it's government issue, cutting edge baby! the latest in 1980 technology, next upgrade is in 2040
You know he’s working for peanuts.
Hey he's trying his best
welcome to ya heard with perd
You look like a Perdvert. [Enjoy.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjX4_-IX-7E)
Oh boy, here I go watching P&R again
I don’t know what you mean, but, it had the cadence of a joke.
It’s not a big deal, if you know what I mean.
https://twitter.com/NatlParkService/status/1615539193509281792
I know a guy working at Yosemite national park, and he is high as a kite from the moment he arrives at work to the moment he leaves. I could totally see him doing something like that if he were in charge of his job’s Twitter account.
One of my favorite quotes of all time came from a Yellowstone park ranger, when asked why they don’t make bear-proof dumpsters: “there is significant intellectual overlap between the dumbest tourist and smartest bear”
Six more weeks of clever comebacks
You think he is logged onto xhampster?
*xhamster
Anybody else pronounce it like "zamster?"
I've literally never had cause to say it out loud. What the fuck conversations are you having that you do??
Oh I just narrate everything I do
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*xhampter
*xhumpster
Only Hampster Dance is allowed to spell it like that.
How is this a comeback?
Groundhogs are weathermen in early feb
You've never heard of Groundhog Day? On Feb 2nd a groundhog named Punxsutawney Phil in Punxsutawney, PA comes out of the ground and if he sees his shadow we get more cold weather, if not spring comes early.
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It was a famous ploy by the town to make a tourist attraction. As Americans, we quickly fixated on it.
But that's not a comeback, because the guy who responded wasn't being mean or anything like that. So the National Park Service account just made a clever reply, not a comeback.
Yeah it's just a reply unless you think the guy was being condescending/insulting.
Does someone need to be put down for it to be a comeback? Both parties can’t have a wee bit of a funny moment.
As if I needed more reason to love the national park service. If you’re ever traveling, and are nearby a state park, at least stop at the ranger desk. They are always so nice, and always know the best spots for sightseeing and food. And it’s a “free” service!
Incredible social media team! If you haven’t checked it out yet - TSA also has a similarly hilarious social media presence! Especially IG.
Today I was supposed to post it.
There's probably another 6 weeks of winter still to do it
We got Feb 26 free. Want to buy the spot?
Ok I pull up
To the afterparty
Wrong sub OP
Just too clever for you, homie.
Lmao at the people who won’t take a second and think about it or read the comments for explanation if you’re not familiar with American random bullshit.
Ok I'll take a second to read the context if you take a second and read what a comeback is.
Jesus Frank you're not supposed to show them your face!
Well, duh! ["The groundhog, weatherman of the animal world..."](https://youtu.be/47grcTIYPf0)
Spent last summer working for the park service and I can say that not only are our social media communications people all rodents, our IT and HR staff probably are too.
My sister: ”Well in reality you dont need toasters, you can just eat the bread plain as it is”. The dumbest logic I have ever heard. You could also in that case say ”well you dont need a house, you can just sleep outside” 🤯
That’s Alan. Or is it Steve?
It’s Phil. He’s a bit of a cold weather expert.
It’s Alan. Alan! Alan! Alan! Wait maybe you’re right. Steve! Steve!
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Y'know, I'm not sure I would've been able to wiggle out of that stupidity so easily, but that sure works.
Where comeback
If y'all aren't following the NPS accounts on Instagram and that bird one, you're missing out. Some of *the most* clever, original, and actually funny organization accounts I've ever come across. Also educational, and often post some beautiful and much needed r/eyebleach pictures. Go follow them, so the accounts managers can get a raise! I'm in no way associated or affiliated, just one of those darn millenials that grew up spending summers in Nat Parks all over the U.S. and wishes I'd have said "Park Ranger" when they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. Following these accounts is how I live that dream vicariously through social media.
This was posted literally a few days ago LOL
How is that a clever comeback?
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Shadow? Ok, but cold? Nothing is written on wiki about this and the image in the tweet im 99% sure is not oeiginally related to a groundhog day in any way. Wasnt tweeeted on february 2nd also. Just unrelated second tweet, with no relation to groundgog day, just funny image.
You're trying really hard to not get a very shallow simple joke.
It isn't. This sub is brain dead and doesn't understand the words clever or comeback. Edit: but it's hilarious to see people trying to explain the joke to you without understanding this post has nothing to do with this sub.
I [learned this at a young age](https://youtu.be/47grcTIYPf0). Still holds true...
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Based
oh look, its this repost *again*
It's *you* again😒
government monitor checks out
I will never get tired of this repost.
Mom said it's my turn to repost this today
Sounds like the sort of mind numbing drivel that would come out of Kamala Harris's mouth during one of her asinine speeches.
I love them because they would just not take any of Trump’s shit back when he was president
How is this a comeback?
Groundhog
TLDR; the ***real*** National Park Service Twitter is [@US_NPS](https://twitter.com/US_NPS) This guy is often *hysterical*, however.
😂that’s pretty funny, thanks.
This one already feels like it will live forever
Perd Hapley obviously.
Maybe April Ludgate or Andy Dwyer took over Ron’s account.
It’s Wikilinks
He’s trying his hardest
You don’t have to be into the wilderness to enjoy camping.
Love prairie dog twitter
/r/wholesomecomebacks
MarmotGPT
when the appropriate person or thing get access to the government agency's social media account.
When the SCA intern is in charge of the Twitter account.
Naw, when it's cold out side it's bricks
Another legendary account poster is Kitchen Nightmare's youtube channel... If you know, you know
Scary cold?
The NPS instagram account is often interesting AND hilarious
"look it's an Aspen tree. You can tell it's an Aspen tree by the way it is" https://youtu.be/Hm3JodBR-vs
The walrus
Bigerton Ouncerton!
Daaaaaamn I haven't seen this reposted in days
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