Originally posted by ITContractor20
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Gambling debt and SC Clearance
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Originally posted by malvolio View PostTotally agree with that. It's a test of honesty at the end of the day.
And what makes you think they don't already know the answers to the questions...
Must ask head of ops tomorrow as having lunch with as he has being doing this for 40 yearsComment
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Originally posted by ITContractor20 View PostThanks for the optimism. Sounds like I need to look for a new job.Comment
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Originally posted by tarbera View PostIf you are a permie go to HR and ask advice"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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Originally posted by tarbera View PostI know of no operations team or interface that supplies bank account details to government sources for SC clearance
Must ask head of ops tomorrow as having lunch with as he has being doing this for 40 yearsComment
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Originally posted by TheFaQQer View PostI've been asked when was the last time I placed a bet and how did it pan out before as part of a clearance process.
A drunk jockey falling off a three legged nag must surely count as Force Majeure.Comment
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Originally posted by ITContractor20 View PostHi guys,
I know the issue of SC has been asked several times on this forum having read the FAQ and other posts made by users. Although in relation to Gambling debt I am curious if anyone has had this and still managed to get SC Clearance? I am currently in 15k of debt due to a very dark period in my life right now and I am concerned that I will not be granted it and consequently lose my job.
The problem i have is that the debt is very recent and although I have never missed any payments my credit score is very very low right now. It was over 900 before on Experian.
Thanks for any assistance that can be given.
Regards
"I am concerned that I will not be granted it and consequently lose my job"
From that I infer that you need SC clearance to do your job. If that's the case then I don't see that you have any option other to fill in the form honestly and see what comes back.
You basically have two options and three possible outcomes :
Option 1 : Fill in the form honestly and see what happens
Possible outcome 1 : It gets approved
Possible outcome 2 : It gets rejected
Option 2 : Dont apply for clearance because you dont think it will be granted
Possible outcome 3 : It wont be granted.
If your job requires SC Clearance then only option one has a chance of you being able to keep your job... it doesnt cost you anything to apply for it, I dont see what the worry is.
If it helps I got clearance while sitting on top of 12k old credit card debt...Comment
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Originally posted by Snarf View PostI was about to ask a load of questions like is this a renewal? has there been a change in the role that now requires SC? But really this one line makes it quite simple :
"I am concerned that I will not be granted it and consequently lose my job"
From that I infer that you need SC clearance to do your job. If that's the case then I don't see that you have any option other to fill in the form honestly and see what comes back.
You basically have two options and three possible outcomes :
Option 1 : Fill in the form honestly and see what happens
Possible outcome 1 : It gets approved
Possible outcome 2 : It gets rejected
Option 2 : Dont apply for clearance because you dont think it will be granted
Possible outcome 3 : It wont be granted.
If your job requires SC Clearance then only option one has a chance of you being able to keep your job... it doesnt cost you anything to apply for it, I dont see what the worry is.
If it helps I got clearance while sitting on top of 12k old credit card debt...Last edited by ITContractor20; 2 November 2017, 19:32. Reason: My job does legally require security clearance as of now.Comment
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Apply, be honest. This is (in my opinion) the only thing you can do.
Your situation (from what you have said) shouldn’t be a huge concern.
Debt is debt. How you handle it is more what they will be concerned with.
There will also be an appeals procedure if you really needed to make a case. But seems like you’re being too sensitive.
Stick with permie!Comment
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Don't worry about debt - as long as you disclose it, and do not default on repayment, then you have very little to be concerned about?
If debt was a crime, then you might have concern.
Your concern should be your gambling habit - besides the personal grief, it leaves you open to being persuaded to do things that a "normal" person would never consider...Seek professional help.I was an IPSE Consultative Council Member, until the BoD abolished it. I am not an IPSE Member, since they have no longer have any relevance to me, as an IT Contractor. Read my lips...I recommend QDOS for ALL your Insurance requirements (Contact me for a referral code).Comment
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