{"id":6246,"date":"2020-01-06T10:32:24","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T18:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/?page_id=6246"},"modified":"2026-06-25T15:20:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T22:20:27","slug":"planning-guides-overview","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/planning-guides\/planning-guides-overview\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits by career stage"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/planning-guides\/planning-guides-overview\/#How-these-pages-work\" >How these pages work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/planning-guides\/planning-guides-overview\/#Career-stages\" >Career stages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/planning-guides\/planning-guides-overview\/#Benefits-checklist\" >Benefits checklist<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>We recognize the great diversity of paths that bring employees through our halls. The Human Resources&#8217; Benefits office wants to support you as you continue your path with us.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How-these-pages-work\"><\/span>How these pages work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At every stage of your career, there are different benefits programs that you may want to take advantage of. These benefits can help you maximize your retirement savings, get help managing life&#8217;s hurdles, save money, and more. We&#8217;ve assembled five career stage webpages that list benefits and resources that we think you&#8217;ll find useful.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Career-stages\"><\/span>Career stages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your career is based on your own story, and may not progress sequentially through the stages listed here. You may have returned to school for your second or third career and be embarking on the early career stage all over again. Whatever your story, <strong>click the icon(s) that you think best describes you.<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/planning-guides\/students\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6432\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/uw_icons-cs6_government_building_government_building.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"340\" height=\"340\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>S<\/strong><strong style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">tudents<\/strong><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit\">are actively attending school and might be accumulating\u00a0student loan debt, living within a tight budget, or experiencing food insecurity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/planning-guides\/early-career\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6433\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/uw_icons-cs6_husky_paw_husky_paw.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"329\" height=\"329\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><strong>Early career <\/strong>employees have recently entered their careers and might be paying off student loans, saving for retirement, and enjoying a steady income.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/?page_id=5875&amp;preview=true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6434\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/uw_icons-cs6_lightbulb_lightbulb.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"331\" height=\"331\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><strong>Middle career\u00a0<\/strong>employees have been in their careers for several years but aren&#8217;t nearing retirement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/?page_id=5877&amp;preview=true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6430\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/uw_icons_pt-1_cs6_calendar_calendar.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"329\" height=\"329\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><strong>Near-retirement <\/strong>employees are within ten years of retirement and might be thinking about what post-retirement finances and lifestyles look like.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6431\" src=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/02\/uw_icons_pt-1_cs6_champion_award_trophy_champion_award_trophy.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"331\" height=\"331\" \/><\/td>\n<td><strong>Retired <\/strong>UW employees have successfully completed the UW Retiree process and are still part of the UW community with exclusive UW Retiree perks.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits-checklist\"><\/span>Benefits checklist<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Check-in with this website and review your benefits checklist to make sure that you are taking advantage of your benefits.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full center-block\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"78\" height=\"78\" data-attachment-id=\"3210\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" data-orig-size=\"50,50\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:0,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:0,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:0,&quot;iso&quot;:0,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:0,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:0}\" data-image-title=\"uw_icons_check_mark\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Have you maximized your retirement savings? Even an extra 25$\/paycheck adds up over time!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full center-block\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"77\" height=\"77\" data-attachment-id=\"3210\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" data-orig-size=\"50,50\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:0,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:0,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:0,&quot;iso&quot;:0,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:0,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:0}\" data-image-title=\"uw_icons_check_mark\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Check to see how UW CareLink helps you find balance in your life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full center-block\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"79\" height=\"79\" data-attachment-id=\"3210\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" data-orig-size=\"50,50\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:0,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:0,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:0,&quot;iso&quot;:0,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:0,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:0}\" data-image-title=\"uw_icons_check_mark\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" \/><\/td>\n<td>What child care needs do you have and what child care needs are coming up in your future?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full center-block\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"81\" height=\"81\" data-attachment-id=\"3210\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" data-orig-size=\"50,50\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:0,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:0,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:0,&quot;iso&quot;:0,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:0,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:0}\" data-image-title=\"uw_icons_check_mark\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Secure your income when the unexpected happens &#8211; have you signed up for optional long term disability and optional life insurance?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-full center-block\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"81\" height=\"81\" data-attachment-id=\"3210\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" data-orig-size=\"50,50\" data-comments-opened=\"\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:0,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:0,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:0,&quot;iso&quot;:0,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:0,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:0}\" data-image-title=\"uw_icons_check_mark\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/uw-s3-cdn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/98\/2016\/07\/07213220\/uw_icons_check_mark-e1469485539840.png\" \/><\/td>\n<td>Take advantage of classes and activities that improve your skills and connect you with the UW community.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We recognize the great diversity of paths that bring employees through our halls. 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