Michele Santa Maria began her career at the Social Security Administration as an 18-year-old and climbed the ranks due to her dedication. Despite the hard work and outdated systems, she stayed motivated by the promise of retirement benefits. However, proposed cuts to federal retirement packages threaten her financial security and that of many others in similar positions. The Federal Employees Retirement System, composed of various components including pensions and savings plans, has historically offered substantial retirement benefits, making federal employment appealing despite the challenges.
"It's a thankless job sometimes, but we're going to stick it out because we believe in what we do, and yes, we want to get to that finish line."
"The reason why I stayed so long [in federal service] was because of the retirement benefits, which Congress is now looking to cut."
#federal-employment #retirement-benefits #social-security-administration #government-policy #employee-retention
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