Convicted felons and the working world?

Question

Just how difficult is it for a multi-convicted felon to recover and pursue the work world, finding a job?

Answer 1

Almost as difficult as it is for Bush to formulate a non-fragmented sentence.

Answer 2

rather difficult---there are very few companies that will hire a person with a criminal record. Those that do are very very low paying jobs. Try getting a State or Municipal job if you have a criminal record of any sort. I am not talking jobs of administration I am talking about labor jobs--such as litter patrol--park maintenance--custodians =even a school bus driver--seems some states will not give you the proper driving license if you have a record--I am not talking about a sex offender or hard core criminal==they will not even give a white collar criminal consideration. ill give you an example--a white collar convicted criminal obtained a job with a very know company in New Jersey he even put on his application that he was a convicted criminal==he performed his job for over a year and was a good worker--then one of his co workers recognized him and sent an anonymous letter into the company--the company fired him==really good tactics huh?? now you want to ask about getting a job?? Definitely difficult//// and i am not talking about a multi convicted felon---this was first offense==

Answer 3

I know a woman who was a felon. She didn't do any time except while she awaited trial. Once out, she got jobs because her friends or family helped her. She was a great worker but the companies she worked for kept closing. Even at that, she worked for them five or six years. Finally, after her second job closed it's doors, she found a job on her own. Again, it lasted five years, but the last job she got, on her own, lasted almost twenty years. So Yes, there are jobs, you just might need someone to help you a couple of times to get going in the the work force. If not a friend or family member, then, talk to a minister who knows you. Or better yet, go to Jobs and Family Services in your area. They might even train you. Good luck and God Bless.

Answer 4

Many factors need to be considered here. The type of crime in relation to the job applied for is a major consideration, for example a forgery / fraud conviction will limit your access to jobs that have relation to personal and financial information of other people. A drug conviction will pretty much bar you from working around environments that deal with narcotics and medical supplies, and certain chemicals.

mostly production / labor is readily available as well as some professional services

you should note that acquiring a bond maybe difficult if possible at all.

Answer 5

Very difficult, the way our society is structured. First thing to do is get into therapy and overcome the 'getting over on someone' attitude. If you've done violent crimes, get into anger management. If you don't know anything about computers, learn.
If you claim on a job application that you've never been arrested or convicted, you'll lose your job. These and other reasons are why many inmates end up going back to prison.Do your time instead of parole, if possible, because the P/Os will mess you up.

Answer 6

My friend is a convicted felon and got his life back together starting out with a minimum job pay at a restaurant or fast food chain. Now he finished his studies and is making $4000 a month after 10 years.

Answer 7

How to Find a Job and Keep It
http://watchtower.org/library/g/2005/7/8/article_01.htm

Can You Be Happy and Secure in Your Work? :
- Job Security and Satisfaction Under Siege
- How to Cultivate a Balanced View of Work
http://watchtower.org/library/w/2003/2/1/article_01.htm

Answer 8

I personally would not hire a multi-convicted felon....obviously they have not learned their lesson if they've been convicted more than once, even twice. There would be a HUGE trust issue there....it wouldnt even matter what the felony was, just the fact that there were multiple incidents. good luck!

Answer 9

There are many employers that can recieve tax incentives for hiring ex-convicts. Parole offices tend to have a list and may be able to help you. No matter if you're on parole or not.

Answer 10

There's a labor shortage in the USA for certain jobs. The best thing to do is to be honest during the interview, and DON'T lie on the application when it asks you about criminal history. Lying on the application is an easy way for the employer not to hire you.

Answer 11

It depends... I know a woman who "was" a CNA (Nurses assistant) after her felony conviction, that was a thing of the past. She had no problem though at fast food type places.