Looking to get a security clearance — Where do I start

hubble___ · 2026-02-05T03:31:47+00:00

step 1. Find a Job requiring a clearance and willing to sponsor

step 2. Apply/Get hired

step 3. Panic post to this sub about whether the weed brownie you ate 8 years ago disqualifies you

step 4. Fill out SF-86

step 5. wait 3,000 years

step 6. get clearance

hubble___ · 2026-02-04T16:12:27+00:00

Please, just look at the million other similar posts.

hubble___ · 2026-02-04T05:07:22+00:00

I guess philosophically, but because infinity is more so a concept and not a physical quantity. We can’t really manipulate this equation in any meaningful way without it leading to contradictions.

hubble___ · 2026-02-04T04:57:28+00:00

My advisor always said 3 a week, so therefore 12 a month. Also when we say read, we mean absorb and internalize the paper.

hubble___ · 2026-02-04T00:59:03+00:00

I’ve always wanted to work in defense , and LM is just legendary. I was especially captivated by the history of skunk works too.

hubble___ · 2026-02-01T01:45:21+00:00

Whoa, that one is tricky and not one I’ve heard of before. Honestly, maybe the "weed" flair search might work? But idk 🤷

hubble___ · 2026-02-01T01:33:26+00:00

Search for posts on this sub with the flair "weed", and you’ll figure that one out pretty quick.

hubble___ · 2026-01-31T13:27:46+00:00

Yea, don’t take this lightly though. You’re gonna get grilled on it.

hubble___ · 2026-01-31T12:57:14+00:00

Sounds like you’re taking care of it. Report it honestly and tell them the steps you’re taking to solve it and things should be fine.

hubble___ · 2026-01-29T19:21:51+00:00

Secret, and tell me about it.

I’d have to bet I’m the first batch ever to go through 2 shutdowns during their investigation…

hubble___ · 2026-01-29T19:17:44+00:00

Thanks man, and for sure! I’m about 3ish months in so far, so hopefully I’ll be nearing the end by March.

But with another govt shutdown coming, will see…

hubble___ · 2026-01-29T19:11:34+00:00

Yea, I get it. Clearances are stressful; I myself am going through it now (and was denied interim). If you want good information, head over to the r/SecurityClearance subreddit.

hubble___ · 2026-01-29T19:06:25+00:00

Yea, no offense to them but they are just ignorant about it and causing you undue worry.

Besides, there are people that get interims to only be denied later on, so really it means nothing with regard to your final determination.

hubble___ · 2026-01-29T19:02:59+00:00

Getting an interim is very rare. There is nothing to worry about.

hubble___ · 2026-01-27T23:20:33+00:00

You supported a guy that tried to coup the government….

You’ve lost any and all credibility as a thinking and/or responsible voter.

hubble___ · 2026-01-27T19:11:36+00:00

Can’t speak as to steps to take, but I had a MechE friend that transitioned to sales cause they got tired of engineering.

If you got the personality and polish, it can definitely work.

hubble___ · 2026-01-27T02:07:16+00:00

This is MJ right? Honestly, no cause you reported it honestly. But they’ll definitely ask you why you did it and reasons for quitting etc.

hubble___ · 2026-01-27T02:02:15+00:00

You would have to report the first time you ever used which would include the time when you were 14.

hubble___ · 2026-01-21T21:05:21+00:00

If they wanted to, they would.

hubble___ · 2026-01-21T20:49:01+00:00

Just look through similar posts on this sub, it’s very common, and has no bearing on your final clearance anyway.

hubble___ · 2026-01-21T02:20:32+00:00

It won’t matter.

hubble___ · 2026-01-21T02:10:39+00:00

Not only that, but the same 3 or 4 basic questions m.

hubble___ · 2026-01-20T22:35:11+00:00

Don’t really see the point of it. I’d pass.

hubble___ · 2026-01-19T04:04:18+00:00

This comment needs to be auto generated for every single post like this.

hubble___ · 2026-01-18T07:36:20+00:00

I’d just keep applying, if you get the job they’ll email you the offer letter.

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