giving notice part through a contract

[oracleslave]

Originally Posted by gingerjedi

I'm trying to work out how I'm going to leave a contract I haven't even started yet, I'm only doing it to get my SC clearance renewed as I have a much better gig lined up for later in the year.

Have you been on the bench waiting for this clearance all year?

[gingerjedi]

Originally Posted by oracleslave

Have you been on the bench waiting for this clearance all year?

No, I already have it but I'm coming up for a 5 year renewal so I just need to be in an SC post to get it done.

[kali]

Originally Posted by gingerjedi

No, I already have it but I'm coming up for a 5 year renewal so I just need to be in an SC post to get it done.

Eh? I thought clearance lasted for 10 years?

[gingerjedi]

Originally Posted by kali

Eh? I thought clearance lasted for 10 years?

10 years in a permy post or 5 as contractor, it lapses after 12 months if you don't use it.

I've had this confirmed by the security officer at the list X agency where my SC is held.

[kali]

Originally Posted by gingerjedi

10 years in a permy post or 5 as contractor, it lapses after 12 months if you don't use it.

I've had this confirmed by the security officer at the list X agency where my SC is held.

Oh ok, that makes sense - I held SC for a while when I was a permie - was told 10 years but lapsed after 6 months if not used.

It's a pain mine has lapsed as I keep getting called about lots of SC roles