I have a 13 year old felony for auto theft and a new one for driving on suspened license. I am also very qualified to run an office I know all office application type 60 wpm and it seems that I am always getting jobs offers until the subject of my background comes up. Sometimes a background check is not an accurate method of determining what a person will do i.e Enron execs, Martha Stuart, George Bush. Why cant I get a job. This is the reason why people that get out of jail continue to break the law. THEY CAN NOT GET A JOB !!!! Am I wrong for expecting to be treated like every one else?
2006-11-08 14:39:07 · 16 answers · asked by 2dang cute 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I know technically you cannot judge a persons character by their past record, but that's how it's done. Seems like your past has been haunting you for a while. Hope you can get past that in the future.
2006-11-08 14:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by jessicaleexi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have an old felony, which indicates that you WERE a criminal. Enough time has gone by that it should no longer be on your record. I believe it can be removed, but that is something that you will have to check into.
You have a new felony, which indicates that you ARE a criminal. It also inticates that you didn't learn anything from your first mistake.
How can you expect anyone to trust you, if you continue to behave in this fashion? Don't go blaming society for your problems, either. There are groups that will help you find employment, but you have a long ways to go to prove to any employer that you are worthy of trust.
If you can't do the time, don't do the crime.
2006-11-08 22:47:47 · answer #2 · answered by GORDO BLAKHART 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know what your going thru. My husband also had a felony record and it was hard finding employment. Yet as a Buisness owner I can tell you that it is IMPOSSIBLE to bond (insure) an employee with a felony. The insurance companies just won't do it...thus you can't hire the person. Keep looking for a job...something will come up.
2006-11-08 22:44:29 · answer #3 · answered by GI 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, it's all about making the right decisions in life - not a lot of people have the kind of record you have in their background. It means you cannot be trusted as easily as the next person applying for the same job who comes up with a clean background check. I would definitely give you a chance, but I would need a lot of good references. Good luck...
2006-11-08 22:46:46 · answer #4 · answered by Renee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sweetie i honestly am sorry for what you are going through and no you are not wrong for expecting to be treated like every one else. You and many other are the reason why i am in college right now to be a PO to give people chances and i wish the best of luck to you
2006-11-08 22:42:35 · answer #5 · answered by Missy_Eye's 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well driving on a suspended license isn't that bad, but auto theft, that's what's making it hard for your potential employers to hire you, I wouldn't hire someone who's robbed a car, ok it was years ago but still, it's difficult! Unless I had someone I know telling me that's all REALLY changed now, like a personal reference or something, sorry sometimes we have to deal with **** we did in the past, like a bad tatoo, hope you get a job you like soon!
2006-11-08 22:47:02 · answer #6 · answered by oscgv 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in second chances and I'm sure if you had the chance to prove your worth, you could. Honestly, I think that stealing is a huge red flag for business owners. And the fact that you have not one, but two felonies, sort of shows that perhaps you didn't learn your lesson the first time. Just my opinion...good luck to you!
2006-11-08 22:43:44 · answer #7 · answered by Moxie Crimefighter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I was your potential employer I could understand making a mistake 13 years ago, but, I would have to judge your character by what you've done recently, I would ask myself why is this person still screwing up so many years later, I understand it's frustrating, but an employer has there company to protect.
2006-11-08 22:43:51 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does not seem fair, but we are as adults aware of the consequences when the law is broken...it's something that will follow you - hopefully as you prove yourself by being more responsible, you will have better opportunities. There are jobs available, just not the better ones for now...good luck
2006-11-08 22:45:05 · answer #9 · answered by phyllis_neel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mabey if you'd made better choices. Those felonies will follow you around untill your 21, or 18. (I can't remember) Plus your too young to get a job.
2006-11-08 22:42:17 · answer #10 · answered by dark.axxo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋