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
76.6
2
70.0
3
67.0
4
67.0
5
66.2
6
65.8
7
65.2
8
64.9
9
64.7
10
64.5
Source: Best Places to Work in the Federal Government 2007 Rankings
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