i'm a convicted felon?

Question

why is it still hard to find a nice paying job even after i served my time and my drug conviction is more than 5 years old isn't this discrimmition

Answer 1

Roger,

it's hard to find a nice paying job even if you're a college grad with a sterling record. The fact that you're a convicted felon means that you're going to have an even more difficult time.

Is it discriminating? Okay, let's say that it is. Discrimination is not a bad word. We do it every day when we decide what to wear, who to talk to, and whether or not to eat the raw pork chop that's sitting in the gutter.

You may have served your time, but that doesn't mean that justice is complete.

Answer 2

Well speaking as a convicted felon myself I can only give you advice from my own experience. When you go out to apply for a job make sure you don't lie on your application. I know you thing if you tell them that they will throw your application in the trash and that's the end of it. Not true. Most people these days know that people make mistakes in life and that some of us really want to try and do the right thing. The best way to approach this obstacle is when you have to answer that question of are you a felon always answer any question that you must give a negative answer for with something positive after your answer giving them an understanding of you know the wrong you did and how you have learned or helped others or something positive out of it that can relate to where your applying. And don't tell me there's nothing positive about it cause if you really sit down and write two columns negative and positive things that happened to you during your conviction you will be able to pick out the ones that best relate to your situation. If you are still having problems e-mail me at [e-mail] and try and help you further.

Answer 3

I think it's hard to find a good paying job for everyone. Here in Tennessee, the average worker who cooks in a restaurant earns about $200 per week. A person can't live on that so many people have 2 low paying jobs and little free time. Being a felon only makes matters worse. Yes, you will be discriminated against for your crime. That's the way it goes. People don't want anything to do with drug addicts or dealers. It doesn't seem fair but that's human nature.....)(

Answer 4

it is human for people to be weary i guess! even though this might not apply to you , have you seen the statistics? 4 out of every 5 convicted felons go back to prison for the same thing or worse. i understand to some degree why, i mean heck you cant get a job and you might feel hopeless . the best thing to do is start making friends in high places with pull at a company you want to work for . then ask foe him/her to help you get a job there once they know you for who you are now.and another thing is attitude, if you make an outstanding impression on people they are more willing to pull a few strings to get you a job. i know from experience. i once got a job only bc the man liked my personality. he actually created a job for me. honest to god no b/s . he was not a perve either. attitude can make or break a job interview. how you portray yourself is how others will see you.if you think and act like a felon others will c u like that but if you think and act like your the elite in business society people will actually think you are also and go as far as to question themself. even if you do not know what your talking about confidence is unstoppable and the best thing in an interview... not ********* confidence and a stong personality.

Answer 5

In an essence it is discrimination, because you are judge first, for past actions..if you havent changed it is assumed that you will still have habits of those related to your crime..if you have changed good for you and it will be hard to show and prove that you are not a habitual criminal.Either way if you are qualified for a job and are not hired due to your crimes than that is discrimination, cause most employers will state in the applicationa that a crime will not prevent you from employment..if you lie however than that is enough for them to believe that you are still up to no good..
Hopefully you will remember this lesson in the years to come and thank god that at least you do have a job..
Good Luck with everything..
I know that it is hard.

Answer 6

No one must hire a convicted felon. Yes, you served your time but people will remain skeptical regarding your integrity, dependability, honesty and work ethic. For now, take ANY job and, once you begin to prove yourself, you will be in a position to advance yourself. It's going to take time, effort and fortitude. If you are sincere, I wish you Godspeed.

Answer 7

No, it is not DISCRIMMITION. You are clearly sending a message to perspective employers that YOU are not a law-abiding citizen with a drug problem. Would YOU hire someone like you if your own company was at stake?

There's nobody to blame but yourself, pal.

In the meantime, turn your life around and prove to yourself you have changed and admit to your mistake.

Besides, life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.

Answer 8

Maybe you're not getting a better paying job because you can't spell, and employers want someone who can read and write better than you can! And, yes! That's a LEGAL form of discrimination. Besides, in this venue they even have a free Spell Check, and you obviously weren't smart enough to use it! I wouldn't hire you!

Answer 9

No your a criminal and you should have thought about it more before oyu commited the crime. The prison sentance served your time to the governemtn and now you paying for your crime socialy. Hopefully your story can prevent younger people from making the same mistakes.

Answer 10

"how do i find someome in jail?
i'm trying to find out if someone i locked up in chatamcounty jail how do i find them" YOUR QUESTION!!!

How could YOU lock someone up in chatam countty jail is you're a convicted felon? Boy, that's pretty interesting. Well, at least you found a decent paying job. Good for you!