AIBU to be really struggling to get over this?

[Lonelybutnice]

I think I'm being rather pathetic but I am really struggling to get over this! I applied for a job late last year. I got through to the assessment stage, to interview then I was offered the job just before Xmas. I was really ecstatic.

Anyway, I just found out I've been refused the job offer after vetting as I have a CCJ. I didn't know that this would impact, I've offered to pay it off entirely but they won't enter conversation about it.

I'm really struggling to get past this! I'm usually good at putting things into perspective and obviously I know people have much, MUCH harder things to deal with! But I was so proud of myself for getting the job and it meant a lot for me and my family (we've struggled recently)

It seems to have stirred up old feelings of self loathing I thought I'd left behind and I can't shake them. Does anybody have any advice on how I can just put this behind me? I'm applying for other jobs.

You should ask for expenses though OP.

Once the CCJ has been paid off you need to ask the court for a certificate of satisfaction (there is a small fee but it is not much). You will also need to ask the judgement creditor for written confirmation that it has been paid off first to give to the court. The CCJ will still show up on your credit record but as a satisfied CCJ and it is usually unsatisfied CCJs that employers have an issue with. I am assuming the judgement is over 28 days old but if it is not then get it paid asap - if you pay it in 28 days you can get a certificate of cancellation and it won't then show on your credit record. Hope you find another job soon OP - as others as said it sounds like they would have been horrible to work for after the way they treated you.

Awww that's such a shame and I can understand why you're disappointed. I can only offer sympathy really. Do try to keep on the positive, nothing to be gained by letting yourself get down, pay off the ccj and keep looking for that job that will suit you even better.

I work in a place that by its nature is the ultimate in "shit hot" in data protection-and we would NEVER do that! HR would speak to them in person. Lying to a candidate is really shitty. I'm guessing you were undergoing Developed Vetting or at least a confidential level of security clearance. I'm so sorry OP -but if your uncle pays off your CCJ then that will be a weight off your shoulders and when you get your dream job you will be thankful you didn't get this one

That is a horrific way to tell you. YANBU to be p'd off but I'd view it as a lucky escape and a harsh reminder that job hunting is ruthless. Use it as motivation to find yourself a better position, which you will.

How much is the CCJ for?

Is it for a job with the police?

If so then it's basically because, if you're in a lot of debt then if someone were to approach you and offer you money to do something (look on police systems for info etc) then the way they see it, you're more likely to do it if you have any financial problems. I think it's something like over 10k they see as a lot of debt but I can't really remember to be honest. Obviously thinks like a mortgage and car loans etc aren't taken into account. I would imagine if it wasn't a CCJ and was just a normal loan it might not of been such a problem.

I almost failed vetting due to being out of the country for over 12 months and they said they couldn't vet me fully. I was in a commonwealth country and had to have police checks for my visa so they eventually gave me the job but it took quite a bit of back and forth.

Sorry OP, it's a shitty way to tell you but I don't think there will be anything you can do about it. A friend of mine received a letter for occu health for her medical one day and then got a rejection letter the next because she failed vetting too.

That sounds like an awful experience OP. I would be really hurt as well. Sadly This sort of unprofessionalism seems to be more common.

Seeing as you would have to borrow the money to pay the CCJ off and you mentioned how much you needed the job, I would say it's not worth the stress of sorting that out now. I would wait until you get your next role and you can Comfortably afford repayments.

As hard as it is, be proud of the fact you obviously did an amazing interview.

Christ, that's an awful way to tell you. So try and view it as a lucky escape op.
I recently had a job offer withdrawn as they said I had failed to communicate with them.I hadn't, I had spoken to my to be line manager on the phone the week before about some aspects of the job, all fine, and replied to all of their emails.Im not sure what else they wanted me to do-perhaps somethings with flags or morse code? I was really upset at first but having thought about it, would I want to work for such knobbers anyway? No not really...