Job interview at Pentagon

[Anonymous]

Just curious: I am currently in a stable role and not in a rush to make a move, I am wondering if the cellphone signal strength is weak in office, I may just deny the interview opportunity if there is no or weak cellphone signal in the building, I want to be respectful of interview time for both sides, if I don't want to work in the building. Staying connected (both internet and phone calls, just in case some urgent calls from family members) is important to me, maybe I shouldn't apply for a position in those secure buildings.

[Anonymous]

It depends on where you work in the building and what you are doing.

[Anonymous]

You may not even get to have your cell phone in the office. You give out your desk number/Teams number.

[Anonymous]

People manage per the above.
If your phone is that important just look for another industry sector.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:People manage per the above.
If your phone is that important just look for another industry sector.

True. I will skip the interview and stay with my current agency for noe. At the meanwhile, I will be looking for other fed opportunities with less restrictions, non national security positions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:People manage per the above.
If your phone is that important just look for another industry sector.

True. I will skip the interview and stay with my current agency for noe. At the meanwhile, I will be looking for other fed opportunities with less restrictions, non national security positions.

for *now*

At this moment I am free to use personal phone in office building, no restrictions.

[Anonymous]

Is this question raising anyone else's spidey sense or have I just worked in the industry for too long.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this question raising anyone else's spidey sense or have I just worked in the industry for too long.

What spidey sense? I just don't feel comfortable with such work environment, and I will skip the interview opportunity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this question raising anyone else's spidey sense or have I just worked in the industry for too long.

You're not wrong, but this is publicly available info already.

[Anonymous]

You give out your desk phone. I worked other places where cell phones weren’t allowed but never at the pentagon. The commute and parking issues were bad enough!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is this question raising anyone else's spidey sense or have I just worked in the industry for too long.

People get interviewed at the Pentagon all the time. 23,000 people work there.

You need to recalibrate your "spidey".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You give out your desk phone. I worked other places where cell phones weren’t allowed but never at the pentagon. The commute and parking issues were bad enough!

True. I hate to admit that I also use social media websites in office, it is "common" to see other employees watching YouTube or similar apps during lunch break, not a lot of time, of course, it is not national security agency and no security clearance is required for most positions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You give out your desk phone. I worked other places where cell phones weren’t allowed but never at the pentagon. The commute and parking issues were bad enough!

If I have other job choice with similar pay, I would not accept a job where I cannot use personal cellphone.

[Anonymous]

Cell reception is indeed a problem.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You give out your desk phone. I worked other places where cell phones weren’t allowed but never at the pentagon. The commute and parking issues were bad enough!

If I have other job choice with similar pay, I would not accept a job where I cannot use personal cellphone.

Why not? What do you need your cell phone for?