4 ms·

Google does credit checks, at least they did. While I can see some science behind that - I'm weary about it. It's pretty easy to get in a whack credit situati

Google does credit checks, at least they did. While I can see some science behind that - I'm weary about it. It's pretty easy to get in a whack credit situation for all sorts of reasons - 1/2 of issues are healthcare related. Then to have to have people say 'I refuse sign' or whatever and risk their jobs. Uncool.

wsetchell 9y ago
Some roles have regulations requiring a credit checks (IRCC). I think this is most relevant for government jobs with security clearance. If a person has serious money issues, they might be more easily influenced or bribed.
- sova 9y ago
  Credit Checks at Google are an effort to mitigate bribery ... what sorts of positions are likely to have this as a possibility? I'm genuinely curious.
  - sigstoat 9y ago
    > what sorts of positions are likely to have this as a possibility? all the ones with access to the personal data of millions of people?
    - alexasmyths 9y ago
      "all the ones with access to the personal data of millions of people?" So most Google employees who own homes are carrying bazillions in mortgage loans are 'less risk' than others? I understand the motivation, but it's a tricky thing. Again - 1/2 of bankruptcies are due to healthcare issues. It's these kind of systematic things that keep the underprivileged in down, while those with parents who can 'bail them out' get to move on unscathed. I'm fully not a 'SJW' type of person, weary of it - but I have parents of at least 'reasonable' means (not rich by any stretch) and there were a few times where my life may have turned out very differently. Specifically with respect to employment.
      - sigstoat 9y ago
        > So most Google employees who own homes are carrying bazillions in mortgage loans are 'less risk' than others? did you mean to reply to someone else? i'm just pointing out which google positions are the ones who have access to things worth trying to get illegally. i've taken no position on what makes a person risky.
      - alexasmyths 9y ago
        Meant for Sova. That said, most people at G probably have access to sensitive data. So many jobs have that these days.
sova 9y ago
Google does credit checks for employment? That's bizarre.
- et-al 9y ago
  Went on a few days with an HR professional. The reason why some companies do credit checks is to account for risk of fraud. If someone has debts, they may be willing to do unethical things to quickly pay them off.
- gozur88 9y ago
  That's not uncommon. I've had credit checks done a couple times.
- whitefish 9y ago
  If that’s bizarre consider the fact that Microsoft does credit check on employees every two years, as a condition of employment, and you can be fired if something really bad shows up. This is for employees that work in the Azure division and the purpose is to reassure customers who host their data on Azure.

wsetchell 9y ago

Some roles have regulations requiring a credit checks (IRCC). I think this is most relevant for government jobs with security clearance. If a person has serious money issues, they might be more easily influenced or bribed.

sova 9y ago
Credit Checks at Google are an effort to mitigate bribery ... what sorts of positions are likely to have this as a possibility? I'm genuinely curious.
- sigstoat 9y ago
  > what sorts of positions are likely to have this as a possibility? all the ones with access to the personal data of millions of people?
  - alexasmyths 9y ago
    "all the ones with access to the personal data of millions of people?" So most Google employees who own homes are carrying bazillions in mortgage loans are 'less risk' than others? I understand the motivation, but it's a tricky thing. Again - 1/2 of bankruptcies are due to healthcare issues. It's these kind of systematic things that keep the underprivileged in down, while those with parents who can 'bail them out' get to move on unscathed. I'm fully not a 'SJW' type of person, weary of it - but I have parents of at least 'reasonable' means (not rich by any stretch) and there were a few times where my life may have turned out very differently. Specifically with respect to employment.
    - sigstoat 9y ago
      > So most Google employees who own homes are carrying bazillions in mortgage loans are 'less risk' than others? did you mean to reply to someone else? i'm just pointing out which google positions are the ones who have access to things worth trying to get illegally. i've taken no position on what makes a person risky.
    - alexasmyths 9y ago
      Meant for Sova. That said, most people at G probably have access to sensitive data. So many jobs have that these days.

sova 9y ago

Google does credit checks for employment? That's bizarre.

et-al 9y ago
Went on a few days with an HR professional. The reason why some companies do credit checks is to account for risk of fraud. If someone has debts, they may be willing to do unethical things to quickly pay them off.
gozur88 9y ago
That's not uncommon. I've had credit checks done a couple times.
whitefish 9y ago
If that’s bizarre consider the fact that Microsoft does credit check on employees every two years, as a condition of employment, and you can be fired if something really bad shows up. This is for employees that work in the Azure division and the purpose is to reassure customers who host their data on Azure.