Employment Question

[itsbob]

Haunt you? Really, I retired from the USN in 2000 and lived in Washington State; I really wanted to find a job there but the market was really saturated; so I used my unemployment benefits for about 6 months until I gave up trying to find a position in the Puget Sound area.

When I got a job here; I had no difficulties re-initiating my security clearance w/a background check included.

I'm not an expert in this area, but like I said, I had no problems. It may be something that is checked, but I don't think it would cause problems unless the benefits were abused.


http://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.html

When I retired I was told I was ineligible for unemployment because I retired voluntarily..

 

[mike44md]

When I retired I was told I was ineligible for unemployment because I retired voluntarily..

at this rate I wont be able to retire for another 30 years,, then ill be 70s.. of course after 20 years I can retire from the FD via LOSAP,, I think that like 200 a month, LOL

 

[sockgirl77]

OK. I still think that they cannot file for any unemployment if they quit their last job. Why should they be able to. If they needed money that badly why didn't they just stick it out until they found another job. I would think that would be abuse of the system. You know, kinda like have internet, pets, and Tivo when you are on welfare.
I'm going to call to see if I can find out the truth on this. I hate being wrong.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

OK. I still think that they cannot file for any unemployment if they quit their last job. Why should they be able to. If they needed money that badly why didn't they just stick it out until they found another job. I would think that would be abuse of the system. You know, kinda like have internet, pets, and Tivo when you are on welfare.
I'm going to call to see if I can find out the truth on this. I hate being wrong.

An individual can file all they want. The state will determine their benefits (if any) based on information the employer(s) provide, as well as the employee. If you voluntarily quit, no you cannot collect. Unemployment benefits are given "at no fault" to the employee.

 

[mike44md]

OK. I still think that they cannot file for any unemployment if they quit their last job. Why should they be able to. If they needed money that badly why didn't they just stick it out until they found another job. I would think that would be abuse of the system. You know, kinda like have internet, pets, and Tivo when you are on welfare.
I'm going to call to see if I can find out the truth on this. I hate being wrong.

Well again it happened to me, I quit a position I was with for 14 years for a position in DC, that job fell through and I collected.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

Well again it happened to me, I quit a position I was with for 14 years for a position in DC, that job fell through and I collected.

But you were not at fault, the employer was - which is why you were able to collect.

 

[mike44md]

But you were not at fault, the employer was - which is why you were able to collect.

But if you read the poster states she was offered the position, yet obviously she didnt get it, no fault on her...

 

[Chasey_Lane]

But if you read the poster states she was offered the position, yet obviously she didnt get it, no fault on her...

Yep, I'm not arguing her case. Just piggy-backing on yours.

 

[mike44md]

Yep, I'm not arguing her case. Just piggy-backing on yours.

 

[Ehesef]

File for unemployment only as an absolute last resort. A filing may come back to haunt you in the future if you are trying to gain a security clearance or getting a job that requires a background investigation.

As for the situation, no company is at fault. You should always get your employment offer with start date in writing before notifying your current employer.

Ron

It will not haunt you. Unemployment has no bearing on your security clearance investigation. Quitting your job or being fired CAN have an impact, depending on the circumstances surrounding the event. Credit has a HUGE impact on your investigation. It's better to collect unemployment and pay your bills than screw your credit.

 

[Lieutenant172]

It will not haunt you. Unemployment has no bearing on your security clearance investigation. Quitting your job or being fired CAN have an impact, depending on the circumstances surrounding the event. Credit has a HUGE impact on your investigation. It's better to collect unemployment and pay your bills than screw your credit.

Incorrect. An individual with a history of unemployment collections will raise questions and concern. Thus, why would they collect this information in the first place.

 

[Ehesef]

Incorrect. An individual with a history of unemployment collections will raise questions and concern. Thus, why would they collect this information in the first place.

Which would be a history of lost or quit jobs which would raise concern anyway. Nowhere on the SF86 is it asked how many times one has collected unemployment. Only if you have been fired from or left a job under less than favorable circumstances.

 

[mike44md]

Incorrect. An individual with a history of unemployment collections will raise questions and concern. Thus, why would they collect this information in the first place.

As a DOD Contractor I have been unemployed 3 times in 5 years and collected unemployment just went for my TS again. No questions nor problems concerning unemployment.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

As a DOD Contractor I have been unemployed 3 times in 5 years

Geesh!

 

[mike44md]

Geesh!

Yea, contracting sucks at times.. but then can be decent if the contract is long enough.

 

[Thor]

As a DOD Contractor I have been unemployed 3 times in 5 years and collected unemployment just went for my TS again. No questions nor problems concerning unemployment.

This is exactly why I made the jump from fed contracting to full time federal employee. The money is not quite as nice but the job security is fantastic.

On a side note, I have a TS and used unemployment for 6 months so I don't think it's an issue.

 

[mike44md]

This is exactly why I made the jump from fed contracting to full time federal employee. The money is not quite as nice but the job security is fantastic.

On a side note, I have a TS and used unemployment for 6 months so I don't think it's an issue.

Ive been trying to get with the Feds for 3 years, seems positions which I am qualified for they think im over qualified. Thinking about County now, as I am getting too old to keep playing these games.

 

[maylinduplantis]

i've had this kinda happen twice, but I never gave any notice at my current work because of gut feelings and I was never given a clear percise start date, in writting... two different times, two different contractors... the first one had me jumping through hoops and in the end, after I was denied the job, I lost my mind for a few weeks... contractors suck... civil service is the safe way to go

 

[LexiGirl75]

That's why I'm staying where I am, even though I commute far. As the only bread winner in my household I can't afford to risk our financial security on the hope of being included in a contract renewal.

I would love to work close to home and the money seems awesome. The people in the Lex Pk area seem to have stable contracting jobs but my gut tells me to not even go that route. At least not down here.

 

[LexiGirl75]

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