i feel like quiting school?

Question

i am 21 year old freshman in college but i have a felony for something i did not do i feel like quiting school because i feel i never have a good job or career am i right for thinking this way

Answer 1

Having a felony on your record will make it difficult to get employment. That is true.

Not having education on top of it will guarantee you won't have a decent job in the future.

Give yourself as much advantage as you can. Stay in school.

Answer 2

We all get caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Don't let the felony bring you down. The rest of these guys are right, a felony is hard, but not having a college education is even worse! People will understand, about a felony, but if you have a College education, they will look up to you. Do you know how many politicians are felons? Many! Rise up and Seize the day ! You are more than a felony. You are the Universe! Conquer yourself. Please stay in college- I envy you. I never made it to college. Best of Luck!

Answer 3

You'll have a much better chance of overcoming the felony with an education than you will without one.
Take a look at the info on these sites:
http://www.jobweb.com/resources/library/Workplace_Culture/Overcoming_Obstacles_247_01.htm
Take a look at a book called: How to Clear Your Criminal Record: A Step-By-Step Guide by William Rinehart (Paperback - Nov 1994). It's out-of-print but your public library or college library can interlibrary loan it for you (free service)
How to Seal Your Juvenile & Criminal Records in California: Legal Remedies to Clean Up Your Past by Warren Siegel (Paperback - Sep 2000)

Answer 4

Don't quit. You may have a harder time getting a job when you graduate, but education is important. And college will give you the opportunity to prove to potential employers that you are a hard worker. Doing some extra curricular work will allow you to get letters of recommendation from professors or sports coaches. Take a break from the real world and stay in school. It is a great opportunity for learning and growing.

Answer 5

No you shouldn't quit because you think that a blemish on your record is going to hinder your future. what you do in college can only show others how you have tried to work hard and redeem yourself. In the world today it is difficult to get a decent job without college. don't put yourself in a bad or difficult position because of the past. look toward the future. you have potential for anything.

Answer 6

your not that bad off, just do not give up. it may be hard at times but college it a good thing. and yes you can still find good jobs with a felony.

Answer 7

Don't carry the shame for the rest of your college days. That is whats holding you back. What you experienced is traumatic, you gotta let time and better experiences lead your days. When you graduate, you'll know if it was worth it, but don't quit.

Answer 8

Staying in school and showing that you are working toward something good in your life will show employers that you are turning your life around. Everybody makes mistakes, don't let
this get to you. It is not where we start in life that matters, but where we end up. Only you can decide that...

Answer 9

Hang in there.

You are just bummin. Felons have to get jobs, too. Even innocent ones. There will be a good position for you if you believe in yourself and keep trying. It might be a tough start, but if you quit school, it will be worse. Employers ALWAYS ask me if I graduated, and seem relieved when I say "yes". (not relieved like pee themselves, relieved like thankful.)

Good luck!

Answer 10

I predict that if you quit now, you might end up with more felonies on your record.