Posted on Jan 21, 2018
Has anyone ever had to get a memorandum drawn up to work while on retirement leave?
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I have an opportunity to work in a new career while still on retirement leave. I was told I would need a memorandum for waiver. I assume this memo needs to be signed by the same individual who approved my terminal leave. Has anyone seen an example of what this memo would need? I can probably make up the body of the letter, but I would like references also to put into the memo that shows that I "can" be approved for employment while still on terminal leave.
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Thanks for all the responses. The most helpful was the quoting of 5 USC: §5534a; which clearly states I am authorized. I also found this little tidbit on miltary.com which states a servicemember can work while on terminal leave; however, it is not authorized while on PTDY status. [5th bullet comment]
https://www.military.com/money/retirement/military-retirement/transition-leave-overview.html
https://www.military.com/money/retirement/military-retirement/transition-leave-overview.html
Transition leave allows you to leave the military a little earlier, but it's important to learn how exactly to go about it.
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CW3 Jared Hickox
Correct, PTDY is meant to help you search for a job and move to the location of that job. Once on leave you are allowed to work. The only time you'd need a letter is if you attempted to go from the military strait to GS work with the military. Then, it's more a responsibility of the hiring agency to request a waiver of the 180day rule.
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SFC Vernon McNabb, do a little research because rules vary for federal employment while on leave, the field you going into, etc. From personal experience, I started my contract job while still on terminal leave. Check out the link from LTC Kevin B. as well. There’s good information in there. Good luck!!!
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Here's a previous thread that covers similar content.
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-start-my-new-job-while-on-transition-leave
https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-i-start-my-new-job-while-on-transition-leave
Can I start my new job while on transition leave? | RallyPoint
So, I believe I have nailed down how my early voluntary separation will play out in terms of taking leave. I was told that it is not allowed for a Soldier to start working while on transition leave (unless it is a Federal Civil Service Position). So, am I not allowed to start a private sector job, not related at all with the government, while on transition leave?
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