Mike Causey

• Mini-Me’s of the World, Unite!

  Imagine being in an office where everybody looks, walks, acts and dresses like the boss, or where scrambling eggs is part of your duties. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it\'s happening out there even as you read this.

  Mike Causey

  April 16, 2009
• The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

  Guests - Susan Grundmann, general counsel, National Federation of Federal Employees; Bill Bransford, general counsel, Senior Executives Association

  Mike Causey

  April 15, 2009
• Dangerous Territory: Your Office

  What do you do if a coworker comes in dressed as a Nazi storm trooper, or if the boss asks you to put drops in his ears? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that problem employees and nasty bosses can make or break an office and he\'s got some examples.

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  April 15, 2009
• Back in the Loop

  If you were on vacation last week you missed some big ticket news items. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey brings you up to speed.

  Mike Causey

  April 14, 2009
• More Execs on Fast-Track Vacation Plan

  Thousands of high-level federal workers are now eligible to earn vacation on a fast-track plan previously reserved for members of the Senior Executive Service. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has the first alert.

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  April 09, 2009
• Tapping the Sunshine Grapevine

  Would you like to wear an aloha shirt to the office or get out the old dog sled team when you get off work? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says there\'s a Sunshine Network that alerts cold stateside feds to job openings in Hawaii.

  Mike Causey

  April 08, 2009
• Going Part-Time

  They say that after years on the job many people don\'t want to retire, they just want to work less. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says that dream may about to become true for CSRS employees.

  Benefits

  April 06, 2009
• Monday Mail Call

  Mondays can be tough, even if it is spring, but in today\'s Monday Mail Call column Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has some stuff about you that should be uplifting.

  Mike Causey

  March 23, 2009
• Horrible Rumor Club Launched!

  Hey, did you hear the report that Uncle Sam is going to get rid of every federal worker who is 65 or older? Well, it\'s not true of course, but Senior Correspondent Mike Causey says it\'s one of the beauties making the rumor-rounds.

  Mike Causey

  March 13, 2009
• ID Theft: Cover Your Assets

  If you travel, either for Uncle Sam or for yourself, your assets are on the line every time you use a credit card. But Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has some simple ways to protect yourself.

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  March 10, 2009
• Anyone For Pork Tartar?

  In what city is pork the favorite fruit of the ruling classes? If you guessed Washington DC you are a winner. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey takes a look at how this odd taste preference going to affect the president\'s plan to overhaul government contracting.

  Mike Causey

  March 06, 2009
• Snow Angels or Snow Weenies?

  Is there something about Washington DC that turns transplanted Minnesota lumberjacks and flinty Chicagolanders into snow weenies? Senior Correspondent Mike Causey deals with the question of snow angels vs. snow weenies.

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  March 05, 2009
• New Tax Break For Retirees?

  Two things happen when you retire from the government. Your income drops and you lose an important tax break that you might not even know you have. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey has the story and a possible solution.

  Mike Causey

  March 04, 2009
• Why We Cower

  Washington can handle almost any problem thrown at it, except snow. Senior Correspondent Mike Causey explains why we do what we do and why people who immigrate to DC from colder climes are sometimes part of the problem.

  Mike Causey

  March 03, 2009