RE: So many jobs want CURRENT security clearances

[MList -at- chrysalis-its -dot- com]

> From: J. Ressler [mailto:jressler -at- ewa-denver -dot- com] opined:

> >>There is no method for getting a clearance except getting 
> HIRED in a job that REQUIRES ONE.<<
> 
> Not exactly true. For those that are eligible, there are the 
> various branches of US Military reserves and National Guard. 
> Not an option for all because of other requirements. In some 
> cases, the Reserves or Guard can activate a clearance in a 
> matter of months...and you can have a supplemental income. 

Do the reserves accept middle-aged people with no training, 
experience or aptitude for the clearance-required ratings, 
and actually put those people in those positions?  I mean, 
can you get the jobs you want, or do you join up and get 
put where they need you? "I see that you have lots of experience 
writing manuals and procedures -- we need people to operate 
heavy equipment and confiscate boats; here's your helmet. 
But first, we have to train you to march in step, salute, 
recognize what requires saluting, point a rifle, etc., which 
will occupy the first year of your hitch, at the rate of two 
weekends per month. Specialist training will require contiguous 
blocks of time approximately four times greater than the vacation 
days that any employer will allow you. Show your initiative by 
working that out on your own. Be here next Saturday, at 07:00 
in full kit."

Hum? That's not how it works?  Oh.    :-)

/kevin