have a felony for robbery i am now 21 and a freshman in college i feel like giving up school because i think with a degree i still wont find a good job with a felony am i right to think this can istill bcome a doctor the felony is for robbery
2006-10-10 18:38:22 · 7 answers · asked by will d 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I used to have a say in hiring and promotions for the US Government. I was not the final say, I was a little cog but my voice was listened to.
For all it is worth, admittedly very little, here is my take:
If I looked at your file and saw a felony I would continue reading it. I wouldn't round file it immediately. (If it really was a robbery with a weapon involved I might round file it.). If I understand you correctly it might look something like this. A kid out of high school with little or no direction commits a burglary or some similar crime. This kid gets caught and does his time. He gets out and decides he has to make some serious changes in his life. Starts College, ends up sticking it out for 8 years or so. He graduates with a Medical Degree. And, he wants to intern in my hospital. If that is what I found in your file, I would definitely interview you. At that point, your appearance, poise, personality as well as all things medical would be on trial but the teenage felony would be a non-issue if I decided to interview you. In fact, if I was satisfied that I knew what the crime was and how you handled the situation, it probably wouldn’t even come up in the interview.
I can't say how others would view it but a medical degree after a felony would indicate to me that something has changed in your life. You could be, and probably are a different person after college than before prison.
I will have to tell you though. If drugs started missing you would be on the top of my suspect list. Sorry but that is real world to me. BTW, the only way your coworkers would know about your status is if you told them. They would NEVER hear it from me, even if I had to fire you for cause.
Well sir, that's one opinion. Like I said, I can't speak for others...
I wish you the best and hope these words might put some perspective on a very complex issue.
2006-10-10 19:08:22 · answer #1 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You life is over. You are the only person in the world to have a felony. Hang it up, mate. Or, put the past behind you. Continue with your goals, your dreams. Make the best grades possible and don't let past mistakes keep you from having a positive, productive future. Become a doctor. I did stupid things when I was a kid. That didn't stop me from earning a PhD. Forgive me for being cliche, but you can't see what's ahead of you if you're looking over your shoulder. Good luck.
2006-10-10 18:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by Emm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From experience: No matter what kind of education you have, a felony will haunt you forever. Employers love you until they see your record. Been there, got the T-shirt. Sorry.
2006-10-10 18:49:26 · answer #3 · answered by 5150 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe for the government, but, it's not the mark death! There are many doctors practicing, that have had felonies. It means it will make it harder on what hospital will welcome you, but there are a lot of hospitals.
2006-10-10 18:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by Chris W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask your parole officer; I think that if you stay clean from now on, it will not stop you from becoming a doctor or many other occupations.
2006-10-10 18:42:34 · answer #5 · answered by catintrepid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You always ask this question! I say go for it! They may need doctors in Africa somewhere!
2006-10-10 18:46:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eventually you will be able to apply for a pardon, so don't give up hope.
2006-10-10 18:40:47 · answer #7 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋