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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 seriou

• 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.