i have a felony for robbery when i was 18 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
2006-11-06 05:38:06 · 6 answers · asked by robert 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
No, definitely not.
Here's the thing: You are earning a college degree. Employers will look at that and say, "Look, this guy stuck to it for four years and proved he wants to better himself."
If you drop out, it will tell employers "look at this dummy who can't even work to better himself. Screw him."
Get the degree. You'll be glad for it.
2006-11-06 05:46:38 · answer #1 · answered by Brian L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO stay in college. The truth is many businesses don't even
check you background. The ones that do they will tell you there
more looking for criminal sexual conduct(CSC). So just go with
it and do you best! Plus you did hard work to get to were you are at don't throw it all away just because of a past mistake.
Just to let you know I have 2 assaults on my record and people still hire me. I hope this helped you decision making.
2006-11-06 13:50:34 · answer #2 · answered by wizard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least if you get your degree, you can explain that you've changed and tried to turn you life around as evidenced by the degree. I honestly have no idea what your chances in the job market will be though. You will definitely get farther with the degree, I just couldnt tell you how much farther. Good luck.
2006-11-06 13:40:51 · answer #3 · answered by Annette J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It shows that you are willing to work toward preparing yourself to make a useful contribution to society. Many employers today will not even interview non college graduates. Besides you are young and made your mistake while young, many employers are willing to overlook a one time mistake in judgment but you need to demonstrate your willingness to work hard and succeed. Don't give up!!!
2006-11-06 13:44:54 · answer #4 · answered by notaxpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Robert, finish college. It will give you some credibility as to your changed character. Everyone has made mistakes, let's hope that with your course in life now, they will see that you've changed, and give you an opportunity.
2006-11-06 13:45:20 · answer #5 · answered by Alterfemego 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, you are on the right track. stick with it and get your degree. you can overcome your past mistake and the further it is behind you the easier it gets. eventually everyone will forget if you keep applying yourself. good luck.
2006-11-06 13:41:37 · answer #6 · answered by SKYDOGSLIM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋