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Wait to clear, especially if you know there may be something to be dug up
Wait to clear your background check.
How long on average does it take to clear?
I made the mistake to inform my current firm about an opportunity to counter before the background check with the new firm started. Since it’ll take time until it clears (I’m in the process) I will need to respond to their counter offer before the clearance comes back. My records are clean but I still regret that I informed my current employer about the offer before the background check comes back clear. My idea was to give them a chance to counter before accepting the offer but the timing is just not working out. FYI my notice is 2 M as I am based in Europe. In hindsight I would have waited. On the other hand, I will have more vacation. The downside is that I am carrying a risk and it’s certainly uncomfortable.
Bottomline: wait especially since your notice is only 2 weeks.
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