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Entries from August 2008

Getting Your Final Checks

August 14th, 2008 · 1 Comment

From HR: If you’ve got or set up direct deposit, all of your checks will be deposited into your account.
If not, you must physically go to the front desk and pick up your checks, including lump-sum payout if you’re retiring.
Checks are issued on Thursdays.

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Buyouters: Time to Leverage Up and Get Loans (Maybe)

August 14th, 2008 · No Comments

New Project? Start Thinking About Financing
If you’re in the lump sum buyout boat, now may be a good time to think about getting a loan for your next project.
Most banks are going to want to see a couple years of tax returns when you apply for a loan. If 2007 is going to be a [...]

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Think TV Jobs

August 13th, 2008 · No Comments

From an anonymous writer:
Check into TV and TV web sites. A local TV station news director in my city contacted me about a job running their web site, and later offered me the job.
Long and short — saw the handwriting on the wall and took it.
The TV folks are so happy to have someone with my print [...]

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Pay schedule after leaving

August 8th, 2008 · No Comments

From Human Resources information:
Last day of paid employment will be Aug. 12 for those taking the Voluntary Separation Package.
Employees will receive their normal paycheck on Aug. 14 for previous week.
Employees will receive pay for two days’ work (Aug. 11-12) on Aug. 21, plus accrued vacation and holiday pay.
Retirees get their lump sum payout on Aug. [...]

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Job Listing: Florida DEP Press Secretary

August 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Subject: DEP Press Secretary – job opening.
Fellow Chiefs of Staff:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has an opening for a Press Secretary. (Our Press Secretary is headed to the new Governor’s Office of Energy and Climate Change as the Communications Director.)
The closing date to apply is Friday.
The Press Secretary at DEP is the lead spokesperson [...]

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Tags: Jobs