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I have a 750 score. If a job ever asked for my credit I’d laugh at them

Have you never had a background check? They pull credit.

Shouldn’t be a problem until you get considered for partner. Then it could be a big problem

It also depends on the state / city you live in. Credit checks are banned for the vast majority of jobs in CA for example.

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