*Click here for the full Foreign Service & Civil Service retirement eligibility table. I joined the U.S. Department of State in 2020. Like you, I don’t know if I’ll be retained or let go. There are many aspects of this transition that are out of our control. However, what you can control is your level of knowledge. I’m hoping this document will give you an idea of what you may be eligible for so that you can start planning. While I attempt to cover a lot of topics and situati