He's very smart, and doesn't give up easily, but times ticking away. We have a three month old daughter, and it kills him inside because he can't support her financially.
2006-08-23 17:43:27 · 25 answers · asked by Sade H 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
has he tried a workforce center or similar facility in your area? they help people find jobs. sounds like he is going to have to look into factory work at least for now. best of luck to you.
2006-08-23 17:51:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to get a good job these days even without any felonies. A lot of things may have to change before it becomes easier. Start with Any Job, like a call center or even a restaurant, and just keep applying constantly... that's what I always did, and look where I am today
nowhere...
maybe my advice isn't the best
as an aside, right now I'm living in argentina and unable to work, and will have to start from scratch when my wife (the reason I'm here) and I go to the U.S. after this hellish visa process...
here, not only can they discriminate against people for felonies, they can ask people to be of a certain sex, age range, and even including physical features, height, weight, etc. People are required by most employers to send a photo with the resume. This kind of thing is what happens when you let the employers control the market, along with illegal immigration... I wonder how long "equal opportunity employment" will last in the U.S.
oh, and don't listen to the guy that says to lie on the application... it is fraudulent, you could end up with some very high fines and another felony to write on future job applications, one which may make it even harder to find a job.
2006-08-23 17:50:55 · answer #2 · answered by Aleksandr 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I need a clarification on this. Was he 17 or 18 when he committed the crime? If he was 17 the conviction will be sealed as soon as he finishes up the remainder of his community service and pays the fine since at 17 he would have been a minor. If on the other hand he was 18 and therefore an adult he's got a much harder road to walk. His options would be limited to small businesses that don't do background checks, OR getting himself into school to learn a trade and become self-employed in his own business. Good luck and have a happy healthy baby.
2016-03-27 03:14:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on what type of crime he committed and how it relates to the kind of jobs he is applying for. Its really sad employers won't hire people with felony records. For one, how are people with felonies on their records suppose to do ANY better with their life if they can't get a job? They can't so they will keep commiting felonies making this world that much worse. I'm not saying your boyfriend is that way I'm just making a general statement about crime. I wish you and your boyfriend all the luck and hope he lands that job real soon. I am confident he will soon.
2006-08-23 17:48:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to double check on this guy. Depending on the felony, he should still be able to get a job. I don't think he's being quite honest with you. My husband has a felony too and he has never been with out a job. DO NOT lie on your application about the felony though, sometimes the company does background checks.
2006-08-23 17:52:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Finding a job is always difficult. When he gets to the part of an application that asks about convictions, he should write, "will discuss in private." When he is in the interview, he should stress what he has done since his release in terms of transitioning from an offender to a productive person. Good luck. He needs to be out there all day, every day.
2006-08-23 17:52:27 · answer #6 · answered by ValleyViolet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on his education. If he is very handy he can be a handyman, constructions always need workers. Maybe he should go to non profit organization like: Goodwill or Salvation Army. He might not work in places that deal with money or checks due to his past (felony).
2006-08-23 17:50:04 · answer #7 · answered by Isabella789 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's so sad i have a cousin in a very similar situation. how can they say that they are rehabilitating you and then not give you the opportunity to work. he might want to look in the private sector. but the best bet is to see if their is some one he knows that could hook him up with a job. it's a bad situation but the system is designed to keep ex cons coming back. they don't really want you to get on you feet so that you get so desperate that you have to commit a crime just to eat. keep looking don't give up prove the sytem wrong. god bless i hope all turns out ok.
2006-08-23 17:48:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my husband got in trouble a couple months ago and they put him on some a r d program and these classes.. and it will get erased for his record.. check in with something like that he might be able to get it off his record if it was a first offense.. Is there a Advanced Personnel or a temp service anywhere where you are at.. they usually can help. my brother spent a couple years in jail with felony's and he got good jobs.. so it is not imposable..
2006-08-23 20:17:34 · answer #9 · answered by ~Mrs.C 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He's gonna have to start from the bottom. Meaning, a job that not a lot of people are willing to do. Maybe accept a minimum wage position.
2006-08-23 17:45:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋