Work/Life Balance
You want to make a difference—but you also want to have a life? Having a healthy work/life balance is important, and in the federal government, it is not only possible, it’s encouraged!
Generous Vacation Leave
- Vacation starts at 2.5 weeks and increases to 4 weeks after 3 years
- In addition, you receive 10 paid holidays per year
Flexible Work Schedules
- If you work 80 hours in nine days, you can take every other Friday off! That’s 26 three-day weekends!
- The Alternative Work Schedule allows you to select certain arrival/departure times
- Telework programs allow eligible employees to work from home or at a remote location at least one day a week
- Family-Friendly Leave Policies allow employees to take time off in the case of an emergency, to care for a sick relative or to take military leave
- Job Sharing Positions may also be available—this allows two employees to effectively work part-time and share one full-time position
Family Care
Many agencies have resources for Child Care and Elder Care and may provide other family support services.
Top Ranked Agencies for Work/Life Balance
The Top Ten Places to Work, Based on Work/Life Balance
Rank |
Agency |
Score |
|---|---|---|
1 |
73.2 | |
2 |
72.1 | |
3 |
67.9 | |
4 |
66.4 | |
5 |
64.9 | |
6 |
64.7 | |
7 |
64.2 | |
8 |
64.1 | |
9 |
63.8 | |
10 |
63.5 |