NY State -> NC State retirement system (Charlotte: 2009, transfer)

[Niagara89]

I am considering a move to Charlotte soon, and have been traveling down from New York for several months now to get familiar with the city and meet with potential employers. I work in emergency services, specifically police/fire/EMS communications, and the million dollar question seems to surround the subject of what I can expect from the NYS state retirement system and North Carolina's. I have been vested for the past 4 years of my nine-year career in New York, and contributions cease in the Fall of 2009. Should I remain in NY, I would be eligible to retire in 21 years... could I expect my nine years here to come off the top there, or would I need to "age out"?

I have inquired officially with the NC treasurer's office with confusing answers I am still sorting out - thought I might solicit the opinions and experiences of those who have previously relocated and changed from one system to the other.

Thanks in advance!

[chicagocubs]

I seriously doubt that your tenure would transfer from another state. I might be wrong, but, when you change jobs in the public sector, you start again from scratch; even if you are in the same line of work.

[pink caddy]

Originally Posted by Niagara89

Should I remain in NY, I would be eligible to retire in 21 years...



Thanks in advance!

Sounds more like a prison sentencing than a plan of life. LOL
je

[Niagara89]

"Sounds more like a prison sentencing than a plan of life. LOL"

Well, you boiled it down accurately with that statement haha