Originally Posted by BuckeyeFO

Not the full explanation though. There is a schedule for vesting of the company match.

1 year of service: 0% vested
2 years of service: 20% vested
3 years of service: 40% vested
4 years of service: 60% vested
5 years of service: 80% vested
6 years of service: 100% vested

To get any money from the company, you'll need to stay at least 2 years. As most post-furlough hires will tell you, your goal should be to get Zero 401k match because you've left for a better job ASAP.