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Forced Retirement & Return to Teaching/Michigan

by CVM

Aug 2, 2011

In March 2010 I was forced to file for retirement. My program was eliminated after 21 years. I signed papers (not understanding) that I would not file for unemployment. I thought I'd find another job.....I didn't, I panicked, I applied for early retirement. It is no where near enough to live on, but better than nothing at that time. I have been offered a teaching job for 2011-2012. I want to take it, I have said yes. I've tried and tried to understand the system. I've been told by the state that I can accept the job and give up my retirement... pickup where I left off when I am old enough to really retire. (I am 56.) Anyone else have experiences out there with the Michigan teachers retirement system and working? C.

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tm My friend is working in the same district she retired from. She only works .2 though. I believe there is a cap on what you can earn. I have been quite successful with the e-mail department at the retirement services, try again.

On 8/02/11, CVM wrote: > In March 2010 I was forced to file for retirement. My > program was eliminated aft...See More

Aug 4, 2011

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Tom K On 8/02/11, CVM wrote: > In March 2010 I was forced to file for retirement. My > program was eliminated after 21 years. I signed papers (not > understanding) that I would not file for unemployment. I > thought I'd find another job.....I didn't, I panicked, I > applied for early retirement. It is no where near enough > to live on, ...See More

Aug 11, 2011

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CVM On 8/11/11, Tom K wrote: > On 8/02/11, CVM wrote: >> In March 2010 I was forced to file for retirement. My >> program was eliminated after 21 years. I signed papers (not >> understanding) that I would not file for unemployment. I >> thought I'd find another job.....I didn't, I panicked, I >> applied for early retire...See More

Jun 10, 2012

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Colleen On 6/10/12, CVM wrote: > On 8/11/11, Tom K wrote: >> On 8/02/11, CVM wrote: >>> In March 2010 I was forced to file for retirement. My >>> program was eliminated after 21 years. I signed papers (not >>> understanding) that I would not file for unemployment. I >>> thought I'd find another job.....I didn't,...See MoreOn 6/10/12, CVM wrote: > On 8/11/11, Tom K wrote: >> On 8/02/11, CVM wrote: >>> In March 2010 I was forced to file for retirement. My >>> program was eliminated after 21 years. I signed papers (not >>> understanding) that I would not file for unemployment. I >>> thought I'd find another job.....I didn't, I panicked, I >>> applied for early retirement. It is no where near enough >>> to live on, but better than nothing at that time. >>> I have been offered a teaching job for 2011-2012. I want to >>> take it, I have said yes. I've tried and tried to >>> understand the system. I've been told by the state that I >>> can accept the job and give up my retirement... pickup >>> where I left off when I am old enough to really retire. (I >>> am 56.) >>> Anyone else have experiences out there with the Michigan >>> teachers retirement system and working? >>> C. >> >> #1. contact the retirement office-- get all your options >> explained to you -- you used to be able to either give back >> your retirement monies paid to you so far and then pick up >> where you left off-- or take a job now at 1/3 of your retired >> salary. But you need to get the info from the horses mouth so >> to speak. You might even go to the retirement office and talk >> with them in person. >> >> Tom K - >> retired administrator > > Here I am writing a year later. I taught in 2011 (and hope to > continue in 2012-13). I made $27,000.....the state is just now > telling me I owe them $15,000. To receive a bill like that > overnight is overwhelming. I am hoping that something can be > worked out. If I leave the job I'll lose everything.

Thanks for your e-mail Tom, Who should I go see in Lansing? I have called and can't get through, then while speaking with someone the phone call was disconnected, left messeges and no one returns calls. If I drive all the way to Lansing I want to meet with the right people. I am in Marquette. I need to have this straightened out, it is very distressing. Not only are they telling me that I owe retirement monies....but it keeps adding up by the day. Every cent I receive over the summer I'll have to repay (since I opted for 26 pays). They are now taking the $15,000 out of my retirement payments. This is a catch 22, I can't leave my job and I can't keep it. I really want to work/teach! Thanks, CM

Jun 10, 2012

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