why a person who has work exp,but can't get a job because of a felony that ain't viol ant,sexual abuse

Question

After being arrested for possesion of a substance sale and petti-larcyn i decided it was time to get a laggit profession. I started with my cna and wanted to take it to the top.I graduated for the cna know i cannot get a job no where because of crime i done in 2005.I feel stuck, I have learned that doing the right thing is the hardess especially when all u know is what u have learned as a kid to get that fast money but all reality is hard money cause when u get caught u loose in alot of opportunities in life and the majority is Blks and latinos. Than they wonder why we are on welfare.. Cause we are the ones with a background who know one wants to hire.
I think we deserve a chance rather than wait to qulify to seal our records and pay a couple of hundreds for it , when we cannot work to pay that much money unless they take medicaid or foodstamps. what do you think? honest answers make me understand whatz going on in the U.S......

Answer 1

My view is that a lot of these rules are based on race and class. If you were going for fast money and used your Wall St job to steal from clients, chances are that you would not have to rely on foodstamps when you were released from prison, if you even went to prison. You could no doubt get another high paying job. Don't even get me started on Martha Stewart's post felony conviction life.

But I do agree with the other poster who said you can help yourself out by improving your writing skills. It will by no means solve all of your problems, but it will increase your ability to seize upon any available opportunities. If you can write a clear and convincing cover letter to a potential employer, you will do yourself a world of favors by making it much more difficult for that person to dismiss you out of hand.

Good luck. Don't dwell on the inequities, just keep building positive experiences.

Answer 2

One of our U.S. laws is that a felon is no longer able to vote, own a firearm, have some jobs, and other things, but it's a well know law and when someone does the crime, they have to accept the consequences. I do believe some felons could do well in some jobs that they currently are not allowed to have, but due to the law that doesn't exclude certain crimes leadiing to the felony, no exclusions are made. Therefore, one would have to change their work goals to something he/she can legally do. If you can prove you are not a risk, I think I would get me an attorney and let him see if he can get me pardoned. Yes, many people must resort to foodstamps and government handouts, but you can turn your life around if you are persistent and never give up. It will take healthy self esteem and convincing somebody to trust you, but actions speak louder than words, so find a job you could do and sell the person on yourself. Keep a sense of humor as sometimes that's all that get's us from point A to point B. Last of all, have faith that you will be redeemed for your past error.

Answer 3

Hi I know what your going thru. I have a felony and I have found that all the jobs I apply for even if I tell them up front what the charge is for they say you have all the qualifications but we dint hire FELONS I could see there point if I was a ta ted down no tooth slime haired tweak The only way is try not to get sucked back in that life style I myself am borderline heres how I was told it can maybe work for you apply for a government loan or grant thay do have categories for felons good luck.

Answer 4

First of all you cant make this a race question,blacks and latinos have the same oppotuneity as anyone else.Im a white male who grew up poor. we never had the things most around us had. but i did not steal.or sell drugs to get money.Any way thats another story. the answer to your question is you might be able to start a little lower, maybe in a retirement home if you work hard, stay out of trouble,show you can do the job. you have to build trust.If you have really turned your life around people will see that.

Answer 5

Well first off I would say this is a delicate question. Im going to answer in parts that stood out to me.

"I have learned that doing the right thing is the hardess" - This is true. You will find in life that working your *** off for something will result in the most rewarding parts of your life. Look at producer/rapper Sean Combs. He grew up way south of NYC, however he knew to make it to the top he would have to put in the work. He commuted daily to NYC to work for FREE just to learn from the best. Nothing was handed to him and look where his life has lead him because of it.

"I think we deserve a chance rather than wait to qulify " - Has it ever occurred to you that form the day you were born, that was your chance. The second you decided to take the easy road and make your "fast" money, you lost that chance and dug your hole. What about all the kids/adults that never went after fast money, worked blue collar jobs thier whole life and still haven't made enough money to get off welfare. You blew your chance, you now seem to be on your second chance, which is having the ability to even apply for another job.

"pay a couple of hundreds for it " - paying a "couple hundred" for it is a drop in the bucket. Imagine all the lives you possibly helped ruin by selling whatever it was you were selling. I know those lives aren't your fault and it was their own decision to do whatever it is they do... but by making it more available to them, you effected more than just your own life. Mothers had to deal with thier children on drugs, wives/husbands had to deal with thier significant other because you made it available to them.

I hate to rant and rave but it seems like you started to change your life for the better, and I admire that because you dug a hole and now your climbing back out. Hopefully you learned your lesson by taking the easy way. One other thing I would like to add, off subject, is the way you carry yourself. Look at the paragraph you wrote, and imagine yourself as an owner of a company reading the grammar and spelling of that paragraph. Would you want to hire someone who spells using "z" inplace of "s"? In all honesty, its little things like that where you can change and make a big difference in how you are looked at.

... just my two cents.

Answer 6

first of ALL.that is not true.that all felons cant vote... in the state of ohio felons who have served their time..and are not currently facing time for felony can vote. so check your state. second there are companies that are compensated by the government to hire ex cons..and felons.. get a list... to have felony expunged can be done in most places after three years..of having a clean record. also there are job search facilities that will assist in helping felons get a job. there are also federal funds for school.

Answer 7

consistently be truthful approximately your previous, maximum places DO criminal background tests that would desire to coach something you probably did not point out. i might say on good of that, you ought to coach to a skill corporation which you have replaced you existence considering then and function them seem at what you're able to do particularly than what you are able to not. additionally, prepare to jobs the place they actually choose team - this might require moving to a diverse state the place jobs on your well known line of artwork are greater ample.

Answer 8

You need to build up peoples trust in you. There are many people out there who are willing to give felons a second chance. keep looking and do your best to prove that you have turned your life around and can be a good citizen. Dont expect all people to trust you right away, you have to earn it! good luck

Answer 9

Talk with an attorney. You may be able to have your record sealed or wiped out if you have served your time and moved on.

Answer 10

my mom went through the same thing. its awful her felony was over ten years ago and most apt complexes still wont rent to her.