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Originally posted by NotTheGuyYouAreLookingFor View PostSo my question is 2-pronged; Firstly, what restrictions are placed on someone with DV clearance?
Originally posted by NotTheGuyYouAreLookingFor View PostDo I need to pre-approve holidays, surgeries with general anaesthetics, etc.. And secondly, is it possible to politely say "Thanks, but I really don't want this level of scrutiny of my life, I'd prefer not to know" without my employer knowing that I intentionally flunked?
I'd just tell your employer you don't want to go through the process. If it is a requirement for the job then they will tell you that and give you the opportunity to leave. Otherwise you're scot free. But they will want your reasons for sure, and will probably act like they smell a rat when you say "privacy".
Good luck,
Boo
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Originally posted by vwdan View PostWhen I started contracting I thought the holy grail would be SC stuff, but everything I see that requires it pays average rates at best and always seems to be using old tech.
Chanced calling one and a very frustrated agent told me that the customer had refused point blank to consider anyone who wasn't currently SC - that role was popping up for months!
Not sure I'm that fussed now. Main advantage would be the captive market, I guess.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostNo you wouldn't.
Chanced calling one and a very frustrated agent told me that the customer had refused point blank to consider anyone who wasn't currently SC - that role was popping up for months!
Not sure I'm that fussed now. Main advantage would be the captive market, I guess.
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostWhy would anyone not want DV?
If I had DV I'd be rich now, getting the choice of contract wherever I wanted.
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Why would anyone not want DV?
If I had DV I'd be rich now, getting the choice of contract wherever I wanted.
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Originally posted by NotTheGuyYouAreLookingFor View Post[My first post, so go easy on me please!]
I'm SC cleared and have been pressured into applying for DV by my employer. Actually, I was informed after the fact that I had been submitted.
Not sure if I would get the clearance or not (still some outstanding debts and a slew of other things which may be questionable) but more significantly, I don't really want it.
I've lived in the U.A.E. before and would like to retire there some day.
Frankly, I'd rather not have access to anything that would make me a target (and with the client/information in question, I'm fairly certain I would be).
I also have a moral objection to the way that our security services seem to operate and "Don't know, don't tell" only goes so far.
So my question is 2-pronged; Firstly, what restrictions are placed on someone with DV clearance? Do I need to pre-approve holidays, surgeries with general anaesthetics, etc.. And secondly, is it possible to politely say "Thanks, but I really don't want this level of scrutiny of my life, I'd prefer not to know" without my employer knowing that I intentionally flunked?
We're a small company (ISV) and not being cleared will cause some issues in terms of support for specific clients. I don't want to cause my employer problems if I can avoid it, but I really would rather not be in the know for some information.
If we had a larger team, it would be less of an issue - we have some foreign nationals who won't be eligible - but I'd rather not be "the DV tech guy".
Any advice / suggestions appreciated.
Thanks
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After what you have just posted on here, you won't get it, provided that they vet you correctly.
If you don't want DV, then you won't be cleared, simples!
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DV Clearance: Easy out?
[My first post, so go easy on me please!]
I'm SC cleared and have been pressured into applying for DV by my employer. Actually, I was informed after the fact that I had been submitted.
Not sure if I would get the clearance or not (still some outstanding debts and a slew of other things which may be questionable) but more significantly, I don't really want it.
I've lived in the U.A.E. before and would like to retire there some day.
Frankly, I'd rather not have access to anything that would make me a target (and with the client/information in question, I'm fairly certain I would be).
I also have a moral objection to the way that our security services seem to operate and "Don't know, don't tell" only goes so far.
So my question is 2-pronged; Firstly, what restrictions are placed on someone with DV clearance? Do I need to pre-approve holidays, surgeries with general anaesthetics, etc.. And secondly, is it possible to politely say "Thanks, but I really don't want this level of scrutiny of my life, I'd prefer not to know" without my employer knowing that I intentionally flunked?
We're a small company (ISV) and not being cleared will cause some issues in terms of support for specific clients. I don't want to cause my employer problems if I can avoid it, but I really would rather not be in the know for some information.
If we had a larger team, it would be less of an issue - we have some foreign nationals who won't be eligible - but I'd rather not be "the DV tech guy".
Any advice / suggestions appreciated.
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