Apparently Obama's opinion of the USPS is the same as the majority of Americans. Federal Times is a totally pro management publication. If you can't see that, then you must really be dazed and confused.

/m1364 - No, there is not, along with all of his dem friends.

/m1365 - then you don't get accurate news. Fox News is the ONLY source for 'tell it like it is' accurate news.

By the way old clerk...how 'bout going ahead and send me and DazedandConfused an interim payment on your part of Obama's share the wealth plan.

m/1362 -- They used my SS number until I was finalized.

/m1365 Huh!

I don't read the federal times. Sort of like watching fox "news".

/m1363 kjs, this forum has the tendancy to go dormant from time to time. Here is something that should get people excited. We are not exempt from the ravages of Barrack Hussein Obama. Is there nothing this man can't screw up. http://www.federaltimes.com/article/200911...305/1043/BENEFITS04

Hello people, hope all is well.
It's been very quiet for the past week. Has anyone heard any new or updated information? The TSP has me officially out of the USPS system. Not much else to report. All good here. TC

Ok, so how did you receive your interim money?

postalvet- Believe what you want but I have been there and done that. I left July 3 and got my CSA number in a booklet that was prepared September 7th. A lot longer than two weeks.

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hey hacker, thanks for that info...i'm going to call opm in the morning...always appreciate all updates and will do the same. good night

thanks much vet. we have until midnight, dec. 14th, so i hope to get that number by at least the 13th...stay postin'

 the paper that my friend received said that the CSA number will be issued before the end of the month or in about two weeks.

kjs- you will not get your CSA # until your retirement is finalized. could take 2-3 months. Go to OPM.gov and call the 800# and ask them how you can switch w/o a CSA #. I would guess you could use your SS# in that case but I am sure OPM could tell you.

GREETINGS ALL...HOPE EVERYONE HAS ENJOYED THEIR FIRST WEEK OF RETIREMENT...OPEN SEASON BEGINS MONDAY, AND I AM CHANGING MY HEALTH PLAN, BUT I BELIEVE I NEED WHATS CALLED A CSA NUMBER, WHICH I HAVE NOT RECIEVED AS OF YET. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ON THIS SUBJECT, PLEASE POST. AND IF ANY OF YOU HAVE EITHER HEARD OR KNOW ANY NEW INCENTIVE PAYMENT UPDATED INFO, PLEASE POST. THANK YOU AND ENJOY

The person that retired with me received their form 50 today showing they are retired. What was interesting was the remark at the bottom.

this is a direct quote;

"OPM AUTHORITY 2008-072 DURATION JULY 31, 2008 THRU SEPTMEMBER 30, 2010"

Yes September is spelled wrong!

so for anyone who thinks the early outs are over, there could be many more before September 30, 2010.

here is hoping that who ever wants to go will be given more money and will get to go!

Sashamae: Isn't it a wonderful feeling to wake up and not be "stressed"? We took a 2 day trip to Atlantic City-for 50.00/nite! Never could do that before....My hubby also loves to fish-as well as I. He has gotten to go with my son and wife, while, I was scheduled....Now, the four of us can enjoy going. It is so nice to go shopping-and not have to rush. I already started addressing my Xmas cards--something I always did, while working, so that it would ease all the hustle and bustle of the holidays! I Thank God, each and every day-that we were blessed with the opportunity to retire early. Take Care and Have a Wonderful Day. In Pennsylvania-it is going to be in the high 60's today---and Sunny!