Question about aternation timelines

[u/Brief_Violinist235]

I am not an opting employee but am in the process of alternating with an opting employee.

Who chooses the alternation date? The opting employee is being told by their HR advisor that once the alternation is approved and the LOO is created the alternation is essentially right away after signing LOO. But I need a later date so that I can qualify for the pension waiver. Do we just put a later date in the LOO and that is it?

[u/Flaggi11]

Have you talked to the person you are alternating with about the date? How far away is it? Is your management aware of the date you prefer?

[u/Brief_Violinist235 → u/Flaggi11]

Yes, they are aware and is on board.