Years ago I worked for a company that had government contracts. For a VERY BRIEF period of a few months I had a TOP SECRET clearance and it made me nervous as he **. I was re... moreYears ago I worked for a company that had government contracts. For a VERY BRIEF period of a few months I had a TOP SECRET clearance and it made me nervous as he **. I was relieved when that contract was up. My best friend at the time had a very high clearance at JPL in Pasadena. I don't know if it was Q or whatever the highest one was but all her friends and family were interviewed for months before she received the clearance. They did extensive background checks of everything. After that our conversations NEVER included anything about her work. I was very proud of her but afraid for her too. Of course her clearance could not be discussed. That would make her a target of someone for something nefarious. It changed our friendship. Ever experience anything like that? less
inspired by this question http://answermug.com/forums/topic/25031/is-being-a-secret-shopper-shameful-employmentMy half brother started up his own internet business once. ... moreinspired by this question http://answermug.com/forums/topic/25031/is-being-a-secret-shopper-shameful-employmentMy half brother started up his own internet business once. In his case internet business was a euphemism for being a spammer. My parents were ashamed to tell people what he really did for a living.
Is the way things are used "in the field" different from how they are tested in-house? If QC is done thoroughly and properly why do some products fail so badly, even dangerously, w... moreIs the way things are used "in the field" different from how they are tested in-house? If QC is done thoroughly and properly why do some products fail so badly, even dangerously, when used by the public? What's missing from those tests?
Not only was she terminated for not adhering to accepted classification before being hired, she has not been able to find work since with few to tell her story. So as open minded a... moreNot only was she terminated for not adhering to accepted classification before being hired, she has not been able to find work since with few to tell her story. So as open minded and tolerant as you think you are don't YOU still have a long way to go?
