I face discrimination all the time because of job applications that ask if you've ever been convicted of a crime (felony or misdemeanor). Now, when I was younger they only asked if you've ever been convicted of a felony. I can understand about certain felonies, but misdemeanors? Come on. I was convicted of writing a bad check over 10 years ago. I paid my fines and made retribution. A year ago while searching for part-time work while attending college again, I could not for the life of me get a job. I'm highly trained and skilled with computers, but nobody would hire me. I finally resorted to applying for minimum wage jobs and even got denied them. Finally, I lied on the application and said I've never been convicted of a crime. Only then did I get a job.
At this job, I asked my boss what he looks for on an app. He said, a criminal record. If they have one, then file it away.
Whatever happened to do the crime, do your time? Will I be punished for a bad check for the rest of my life?
2006-09-13
04:14:51
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