Originally posted by CheeseSlice
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostMaybe they were relaxed about it for people working in-person, and thought "OK we need to take it seriously if we're never going to meet them"
Just seen this link on the Security Clearance thread on this forum:
Coronavirus: Changes to UKSV Services - GOV.UK
UKSV is currently operating, with a significantly reduced workforce, in support of the COVID-19 containment effort.
As such the need to reduce to a minimum business as usual workflow is crucial. We therefore ask that you initiate only those cases which relate directly to COVID-19 or are within the Priority category. All other vetting activity will be processed only when UKSV capacity allows. Our telephone lines are now closed however you can still contact us via email for urgent enquiries at [email protected].
Please only contact us if your enquiry is business critical.
There could even be a 'shortage' of cleared applicants which is doubly unhelpful with so many people on the bench.Comment
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Originally posted by CheeseSlice View PostToday on Jobserve
17% of all UK contracts require active SC or DV security clearance.
Also it seems Covid has tightened the entry requirement further.
e.g.
"Current valid SC cleared mandatory, due to Covid_19 restrictions."
...Without explaining why
When things get back to normal they will decide if they need to put out a product or not. => no new roles
For the essential work / critical work that probably comes with Security Clearance requirement attached, they need to compensate for the drop in productivity associated with WFH.
Hence adding more heads to the project. => new roles
On a more positive note, received an offer out of the blue, perm role. Interesting project, south of London, commutable from Kent.
Environment should be quite laid back(after the customary first few months) maybe a cottage and some hens in plan...
Doesn't sound like me but lately I've discovered that I quite enjoy nature. (moved out of London just before the lockdown)
With the pandemic, London and crowded areas a no go for some time, might be exactly what I have been looking for...
The telly marks for each performance review could be done with blood but I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.Comment
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Originally posted by simes View PostThat's hilarious.
Not that I care, but what did MyCo actually travel, of those 260 miles a day?Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostOnly claimed what was travelled. I'm a chancer, not a thief.
You seem to have charged the 260x0.58 and you claimed (presumably from YourCo) what was travelled. My question was the disparity of that which was charged to claimed.
Anyway, the moment might have been lost.Comment
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Originally posted by simes View PostThe question was, what was Travelled? Not what was Claimed. No inference on moralities...
You seem to have charged the 260x0.58 and you claimed (presumably from YourCo) what was travelled. My question was the disparity of that which was charged to claimed.
Anyway, the moment might have been lost.
So MyCo billed the client (agency I guess) for the 58p per mile. I claimed from MyCo the HMRC rates for mileage (40p per mile for 1st 10,000 and then 25p? can't remember).Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostSorry got banned, hence the delay in replying.
So MyCo billed the client (agency I guess) for the 58p per mile. I claimed from MyCo the HMRC rates for mileage (40p per mile for 1st 10,000 and then 25p? can't remember).⭐️ Gold Star ContractorComment
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Originally posted by PerfectStorm View PostAnd were 260 miles driven in the car each day?Comment
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Originally posted by Old Greg View PostSorry got banned, hence the delay in replying.
What on earth IS that? Not for amusement, but just in case I (or anyone else) fall into that trap.Comment
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Originally posted by simes View PostYeah, for 'abusing tags'.
What on earth IS that? Not for amusement, but just in case I (or anyone else) fall into that trap.Comment
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