anyone turn their live around?

Question

does anyone know a person with a felony who returned to school etc turned their live around and now has a?
good job please details

Answer 1

Frank Abagnale Jr., the hero of "Catch me if you can" as described in the movie and his own autobiography comes to mind. He was an incredible con man during his teens and early twenties. Went to jail several times in France and the U.S. But, now heads a financial consulting firm specializing in uncovering financial fraud.

To succeed, you have to leverage what you are best at or know best. He did that with "fraud."

Answer 2

I was never convicted of a felony but I spent 21 days in drug rehab and 6 more months in an out patient treatment center back in the early 90's. I have been clean dry and sober for 12 years now. I spent time as a General Manager with a major airline for 6 years before 9-11 and only lost my job due to cutbacks. I am now a business owner, active in local politics, have a wife and two lovely boys. I am a home owner and I am active in my church. Even though I never did prison time I was in my own prison for a long time and the recovery was the hardest thing I ever did in my life. It is still a daily struggle but I wake up everyday with a new lease on life and I continue to do the right things. It takes help and support from family, friends and God to get through the toughest days but I have a positive outlook on life and see no turning back.

In liberty,
Eric H. Smith

Answer 3

Yes. I know several people that have gotten felonies and turned their lives around. Mainly through specific community programs and services. I actually have a cousin who was convicted under a felony charge and spent a couple of years in prison, then was released and joined a group to help convicted felons re-establish their lives. He returned to school, attained his GED, then went on to a tech school and recieved a certificate in welding and is now a prominent, successful welder in his hometown. It is sometimes hard, I had troubles and I was only convicted of some misdemeanors. It just takes some dedication and discipline to ensure that you will make something change in a positive way for the future.

Answer 4

Absolutely, I have been a career counselor and manager of a one-stop career center for years and I have helped both men and women with felony charges and convictions to train into careers where they are at the top or their games. Just keep in mind as you decide what you want to do that some types of positions aren't able to be held by a convicted felon but that's ok because most jobs aren't affected by the conviction status. However if asked on an application or in an interview you need to be honest without giving the intimate details of your conviction as if you lie and the company finds it will be at their discretion to dismiss you at will and there's nothing you will be able to do about it. Main thing, get your life straightened out and be ready for the job when it comes. I'll hire anyone who is positive and has their head on straight but no one wants someone to work for them if they are a work in progress. The bottom line to a private employer is that they make money so if you are a good money-maker for them you will succeed. The most important thing for a public or non-profit agency is to meet their guidelines set for them to follow so if you work hard to help them achieve their goals you will be a valuable asset. It all boils down to the fact that it is up to you totally. You might have to work harder to get a job and even keep it, but eventually your efforts will be rewarded and you might get into the position to help others who have made mistakes. We are none perfect other than Christ-Jesus who died for us. I wish you the very best of luck and my prayers are with you.

Answer 5

I DO!
My husband is a former prisoner and felon with a long record. He is also a former junkie and shot dope for over 7 years. SOMEHOW, he became one of only 1% of people who are heroin addicts, THAT CAME CLEAN AND STAYED CLEAN>
we have been together now for over 5 years, and have 5 children (three of mine, and two together)
He is an excellent father and a great provider. He has held the same job for over 4 years now, and works more than full time to support us, while I am a stay at home mother...
THIS IS ONE SUCCESSFUL GUY.

Answer 6

One of my very good friends was convicted of a felon involving drugs. He since has started his own business and is very successful.
He was in a bar with some friends and the police came in to a "standard check" they found cocaine in the booth that he was sitting in and they pinned it on him. He just happened to have a gun on him as well. He admitted the gun was his but the coke really was not. He has a carry license but you can not have a gun in a bar. He ended up getting convicted for all of it. He not only got possession but intent as well. He also got the gun charge. He got out of prison time but it will be "over" him forever! He since has started a business that works with newspapers and inner-city students. The kids get off the street and work for college funds and he makes a very NICE living as well. Good for him!!!

Answer 7

Yes, my current boyfriend. Before I met him he was a drug dealer. He got arrested. When he came back home, his son was born and although he and his son's mother broke up, he got himself a job to provide for his son and to keep himself out of trouble(He has been working there for 7 years, his son is also 7)

He has stopped selling drugs. We have a wonderful home together and will be getting married soon.

We are a happy family me, him, my daughter and his son

Answer 8

Yes - my husband. Did 3 prison terms, got a full pardon from the state and is a wonderful husband, father, and is very successful in his career.

Answer 9

I personally don't know anyone like that, but I'm sure there are some people that have.

Answer 10

I'm not a felon, but I was homeless and now I'm in college.