Hello. I know this isn't exactly PEB related but I thought perhaps it might be useful for others to get the answer for planning purposes.
The question. I just finished up my PTDY and am now officially retired. I'm wondering if those of you who have recently been retired had timelines on how long it took to receive your final pay and did your retirement pay start the following full month after retirement. I see that my final LES is online, however, it states hold pay status (which I looked up online and it says they hold your pay until your records are reviewed) and a zero balance for eom pay (this worries me as I didn't owe any money when I left). The finance guy told me when I did my final out that it could take up to 30 days but then another gal in the office said it took more like 3-10 days after your actual retirement date to receive your final pay. She even said that since my retirement date was the 23rd I'd probably get it at the normal time. Now recently, (and this is where my concern comes in) I was told by a friend that it can sometimes take months to receive it. I guess I'd just like to hear from someone that their final LES said the same and they still received their pay. LOL
If anyone could post timelines, I'd really appreciate it. I have money put away that I wanted to use to get a house and get settled at my final destination and not use for travel money... Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!
The question. I just finished up my PTDY and am now officially retired. I'm wondering if those of you who have recently been retired had timelines on how long it took to receive your final pay and did your retirement pay start the following full month after retirement. I see that my final LES is online, however, it states hold pay status (which I looked up online and it says they hold your pay until your records are reviewed) and a zero balance for eom pay (this worries me as I didn't owe any money when I left). The finance guy told me when I did my final out that it could take up to 30 days but then another gal in the office said it took more like 3-10 days after your actual retirement date to receive your final pay. She even said that since my retirement date was the 23rd I'd probably get it at the normal time. Now recently, (and this is where my concern comes in) I was told by a friend that it can sometimes take months to receive it. I guess I'd just like to hear from someone that their final LES said the same and they still received their pay. LOL
If anyone could post timelines, I'd really appreciate it. I have money put away that I wanted to use to get a house and get settled at my final destination and not use for travel money... Any information would be appreciated. Thanks!