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| docmeyer 2002-11-13, 3:43 pm |
| Been with same company for three years. Went through the trenches for a secret clearance. My background was not to rosey. I have applied a million times for jobs while employed and never a call.
Now...
4 calls, 3 solid offers, interviewed with one and found out that after I left the interviewer sent HR a email and said to hire me!
Now, boss offered me $8K raise to stay on and project managers position. But, the job I have accepted, although hourly will probably work out to twice my current salary (don't get paid overtime but work 60+ hour weeks, paid for travel also). Plus, I want the experience, not the title. He offered me a monster paying job overseas with a cushy title, but, I've already been there done that...no challenge.
Moral of the story: Faith in God and a secret clearance : ) | |
| CoffeeFreak 2002-11-13, 4:09 pm |
| good job man, project manager's are very well paid... | |
| TW2001 2002-11-13, 7:28 pm |
| Right on! | |
| namrak 2002-11-14, 3:35 am |
| Excellent news docmeyer! Its always good to hear some positives especially in light of the today's current IT statistics.
Looks like daddy is getting some new shoes for Christmas.  | |
| Matt1999 2002-11-14, 5:08 pm |
| That's interesting. People with security clearances seem to have a good advantage. Is it possible for someone to get a security clearance without being in the military? Without currently having a job that requires it?
Would it be useful to have clearance for future employment opportunities? Cost? Worth it?
I've always been curious about this. | |
| twister166 2002-11-14, 8:52 pm |
| quote:
Originally posted by Matt1999
That's interesting. People with security clearances seem to have a good advantage. Is it possible for someone to get a security clearance without being in the military? Without currently having a job that requires it?
Would it be useful to have clearance for future employment opportunities? Cost? Worth it?
I've always been curious about this.
Well, security back ground check is about $3k to $6k... Then you will need to fill out the application with the associated gover't agency... | |
| docmeyer 2002-11-14, 9:13 pm |
| Your employer must have a contract requiring you to have a clearance. Unfortunately you can't just go and apply for a clearance...of course imagine the implications 
If an employer will hire you on and submit for you to get a clearance one of 2 things will happen, you will get a interim clearance, maybe able to start job or if you have a typical joe blow background...i.e. $$$ situation, forget the interim and tack on an additional year for clearance.
You won't believe the stuff I have seen at work. Hardly anyone gets a interim...
Me, I had a bankruptcy and trouble in the military, still got one though.
And another sweet offer today, Europe with all living expenses paid : )
~d | |
| onoski 2002-11-15, 12:41 pm |
| Good news as with faith in God all things are possible. Cheerio as I believe better days are coming. | |
| Luchnia 2002-11-15, 1:24 pm |
| Check this out, I even offerred to pay for most of my security clearance and still haven't gotten any bites. I do have one small contract that they will get me the clearance needed for that.
I am hoping that will lead to a better clearance over time. I am gonna start calling companies and tell them I will put up the $$ for the clearance and see what they say. However, unless you can work while obtaining a clearance that money is out of pocket and can hurt big time.
My background is top notch and really won't be any problems to get it, except for how slow some agencies are when doing checks. I feel a clearance is a plus in today's IT economy and could be the difference between a job or not having one. Although some security spots require a lot of documentation.
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