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Yes, I have a pension, work for state government, but it has been dramatically overhauled for new hires. I went into public service for the job security and pension, if I was just coming out of college now, I would not recommend public service, the pay is really bad and the great benefits are being reduced.
Location: East of Seattle since 1992, 615' Elevation, Zone 8b - originally from SF Bay Area
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Yes, and it's pretty decent, though now in the 3rd iteration. Those retiring now paid less per month and will get a lot more when they retire than those hired after about 2008. We also have a 401k plan to supplement it. One can get at least a small retirement with just 5 years service. Public Agency (elected district directors, but not federal, state, county, or city).
Yes, and I work in local/county government for a public library. We get CalPERS, which is the California Public Employees' Retirement System... supposedly it's the BEST, in terms of growth and "untouchability" (I know that's not a word, lol). I get monthly statements, and it has grown quite a bit in the short time I've been collecting.
My employer contributes an amount equal to 12% of my income to my pension. On top of that, they match 100% up to 6% into my 401k
For the businesses I own:
Consulting firm: I match 100% up to 25% into 401k. No Pension.
Daycare centers: I match 100% up to 25% into 401k. No Pension.
Hotel: I match 100% up to 6% into 401k. No Pension.
Not my employer but the union I'm in within my place of work. (Not everyone at my job is in the union, there are different unions, etc.) I'm in health care.
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