felony what to do?

Question

my friend has felony i try telling him college is the best way to get his life back on track but he thinks college would be a waste of time because even with a degree he won't get a good job bc of the felony what do u think any advice

Answer 1

College will at least show a prospective employer that he is SERIOUS about trying to get his life back on track. And he's going to have the felony on his record, whether he goes to college or NOT! At least a college degree will be a positive thing that might "offset" a big negative like that.

Answer 2

If a person gets a college degree and shows that he has changed from his old ways, he has a future. When applying for a job, be upfromt with a prospective employed and tell the truth about the felony , and ask for a chance to prove his worth .

Answer 3

Depends on what type of felony it is. I think after 7 or so years you don't have to list it, but have him check that out on his own. When it comes to jobs, a lot of them don't call references, don't do background checks, they don't call older employers. I bet your friend could get away with it, by not listing it at all. When he applies he needs to read the applications carefully, because some of them will say that they do background checks.

He should go to college because he wants to, not because he has to. He should go because he wants to learn, meet new people, and have various experiences, not because he has to. Yeah even with a degree people will still be discriminatory, but at least that way people will be able to see him as someone trying to move on with his life and the felony as a mistake that he did in the past. Your friend should do the right decision for him, whatever that might be.

Answer 4

Your friend is probably right about the job aspect. It never hurts to get a degree though. Education never hurt anyone. The best thing for them to do would be to get a pardon. It takes a few years to get one, and they have to "be good" (meaning cannot get convicted of anything else) for a number of years after the sentence of the felony has been served. Usually it's 10 years, but each state is different.

Answer 5

theres nothing he can do to change his past, and that felony will always be there, and certainly will not help him...

However, if he really wants to change his life around, school wouldnt be a bad idea.. Unfortunately he is right, when he graduates and looks for a real job they will do a background check, and it will come up... However, if he is honest and upfront about the situation, and the employer can look beyond that and realize everyone makes mistakes but he really is trying to change.... Maybe I can give him a chance....

And his chances are going to be lower, maybe it will take him 100 jobs to find the one whos willing to give him a chance... But isnt that worth it?????

Maybe he should go for a field like criminal justice or law enforcement and kind of give back so to speak, help others so they dont have a criminal record like he does... Go around and speak to high schools and stuff...

Anyways, he shouldnt give up hope, and its never to late to get your life back in order... Heck he could always run for president!!

Answer 6

he has a felony! With the college degree, he can show the world, he has changed! Without it? They might think he still the same person as before!!

Answer 7

I think it's a good idea. His job prospects would depend on what kind of job he is seeking, and the nature of the felony.

Answer 8

I think college would be a great idea! He can apply for loans, and grants. The system usaully sets people up in half- way houses to help them get started again.