Your Clearance Has Value

February 15, 2026 February 17, 2026 by Sarah Mitchell in Career Advice 1 min read

Just helped a Navy veteran realize his TS/SCI clearance is worth more than he thought. He was applying to retail jobs.

Nothing wrong with retail. But three letter agencies are hiring right now. Starting salaries in six figures. For the same background he already has.

Sometimes you don’t know what you have until someone points it out.

Sarah Mitchell

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