2006-12-02 15:50:09 · 5 answers · asked by Trap or die 06 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
A good job.... I dont know.
A steady job... only you can control.
2006-12-02 15:58:11 · answer #1 · answered by Buttheadkitty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but it is more difficult. A lot depends on the type of felony that you have. If you (or whoever you're speaking of) is on parole or probation you may be able to get some insight from the officer as to who will hire convicted felons. I always look at applicants with a felony record on a case by case basis. If the person is honest about it during an interview and I believe that they are making a sincere effort at getting things right, I'll normally take the risk - especially if there is no pattern. The difficulty today lies in The Violence In The Workplace Act. This act has made it more difficult for felons with violent crimes to get employment because the employer can be liable if they knowingly hire someone with a violent felony and that person hurts another employee, customer, etc. I've hired convicted bank robbers, armed robbers, and countless people convicted of drug offenses and have only been burned once. So yes, I do think it is very possible for a convicted felon to have a good job. I also think it is fair that they can - they've paid whatever price they had to and if they can't work they'll be almost forced into crime. By the way, more moving companies hire convicted felons than any other industry of which I am aware. Good luck!
2006-12-03 00:43:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is possible depending on what their conviction was for. I have hired a few felons while managing business but I never ran into too many that submitted their application or resume. The primary obstacle is that most job positions involve people and or handling cash or valuable information. And most felons involve crimes against people or to gain monies illegally. In a management round table the only felony that didn't fall into one of those groups was drunk driving.
2006-12-03 00:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by iraq51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My stbx does. 15 years at the same place.
It sorta helps that he "invested" about $400,000 into his employers company. I guess you look the other way if the felon is willing to give you alot of stolen cash in exchange for a real paycheck.
2006-12-02 23:57:39 · answer #4 · answered by upside down 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your definition of "good". Many companies now do criminal checks and can legally bar you from consideration. Criminal record is obviously not a protected group.
2006-12-03 00:01:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋