Don't worry about job placements. With a felony on your record, you will have to to work your way UP from a smaller job. Many companies check for your criminal background, thanks to the ease of the internet. But you CANNOT use this as an excuse. I am a convicted felon (14 years ago). Regardless of your rational, you CANNOT use it as a crutch.
For three years, I:
(a) Delivered papers in the morning for $220.00 a week.
(b) Waited tables in the early lunch afternoon for $150 a week
(c) Worked at a pizza place every other day for $8/hr, earning $160 a week.
For three years, I worked myself to the bone, earning about $30,000 a year.
After a while, I was able to secure another paper route (which jumped my pay up to $400 a week).
I became manager of the pizza establishment after 3 years, earning $500 a week and I quit waiting tables.
After three years, I was earning about $48,000 a year.
Once I was earning good money, I began submitting my resumes to companies. 1 company out of 20 would not require background checks. After 5 months of interviewing, I landed a job that paid $40,000. I had to submit to a drug test, but no background check. I probably went through 100 jobs until I found that one. But they ARE out there.
DO NOT BLAME THE SYSTEM. You can't want to immediately "jump" into a professional career with a felony conviction. Find jobs that don't require background checks and work your fingers to the bone until you can be promoted from within. Work hard and DON'T WHINE.
Temporary labor companies, contractors, and warehouse jobs rarely require background checks.
YOU CAN DO IT. I am living proof.
2006-07-27 10:08:26
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answered by David S 2
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Hey, check with your p/o. Hell, you can still drive, move furniture, and other such stuff to make a good, honest buck.
2006-07-27 06:31:28
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answered by The Stranger 3
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