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Work history for SF-86?

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brad miller

Junior Member
So I don't intend to apply for a Secret clearance until the near future (3-7 years from now). I am currently unemployed but finally just a got job offer that at least pays somewhat well. But I actually intend to start grad school this fall and I wanted to earn some extra money before I start. I realize theres also the chance that I may not like the job after a month or so and may want to quit because of it if I feel that I am not developing skills (ie Excel, etc) that are relevant to my career. If this employer becomes angry at me if I quit after a month or so, even if I seemed enthusiastic about the work at first, how badly could that hurt my chances of getting a Secret clearance in the future?

I heard that for the Work History, that the investigators will not be concerned if I quit this job if I give 2 weeks notice and as long as I don't display disturbing behaviors, like not showing to work, not performing the work duties, etc, right?

If I take this job and later quit, it will be because I will not like the work duties, the work environment, or I would have to leave for grad school.
 
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brad miller

Junior Member
I'm not familiar with the whole process. But also, isn't a polygraph test involved in the investigation as well? If it is, could it be used for theWork experience section? I don't want to take the chance of getting caught for lying (ie, I say I don't like the job when in fact I had to quit in order to start grad school) as to why I would quit this job, if I took it.
 

brad miller

Junior Member
I see. I'm just worried about having to be subjected to a Lifesytle Polygraph in the future. I was denied my previous INTERIM clearance a year ago because in the Mental Health section, i did not provide enough details about who I saw and why I saw them
 

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