I recently got a job offer to work as an System Administrator on a government contract working with the Tricare Defense network. However, I’m slightly concerned about the background portion (maybe its a non issue) but at my prior job I was terminated after a long battle with HR and my manager for “performance” and “not meeting standards”
The background on the ordeal is me and my family were involved in a car accident last year in which we got rear-ended at 50 mph, I was in the back seat and sustained a concussion and mild TBI, luckily my wife and kiddo in the car seat where okay. Post accident, I was suffering from Post Concussive Syndrome and I tried to hang in there at work (memory and focus issues) after a few weeks I approached HR and requested a ADA request or accommodation and wanted extra time or assistance on projects if possible.
Long story short, the request was denied and my only choice was medical leave or " hanging in there" I regrettably hung in there for everyone’s sake but my own and I did the best I could.
I was terminated for “performance standards and violation of a security standard”
During the corporate background investigation at my new job, the investigator said they could not reach HR or they haven’t responded. They’ve been seemingly difficult since I have left. I recall they even fought giving me unemployment, the state adjudicator had to step in and I explained my story and they ruled in my favor. I honestly regret even working for this company.
My fear is they’re going to create problems when my background investigation is underway with the DSCA. What’s the best way to handle a situation like this?
This is for a SF85 level I investigation.