I am a recovering drug addict and made many poor decisions during my addiction which resulted in five felony convictions. I was sentenced to 15 months in prison and while incarcerated, I completed six months of inpatient rehabilitation. Today, I live by a different set of values and try to be humble. The struggle that I am facing is whether I need to disclose this information to an employer if they do not ask. Your input is appreciated.
2007-02-02 15:57:35 · 12 answers · asked by Ryley M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I admire your new direction. I would suggest you be the model employee, do the best job you can and then do it even better, stay clean and after as much time as you think, go to your employer and confess the truth. I believe your job performance will be a guiding factor in them keeping you on, if not, then that employer has got bigger problems than you. Again, congratulations on turning your life around and stay the course.
2007-02-02 16:10:09 · answer #1 · answered by melowd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is always better to disclose the facts (as most of the employment contracts has a clause which can fire you from the job in case of any feloy).
But, the issue could be that when you disclose, you can be at the receiving end.
It is better that to check what kind of employer you are employed with, if he is considerate then, you can go and explain to him the facts of the matter and also how you have changed currently.
By explaning to the employer, you shall be free from the guilty aspect and your work will not get affected.
I personally, feel that it is better to be forthright upfront and rather be at the fear of being caught, the fear which always affect the work performance.
2007-02-03 00:32:55 · answer #2 · answered by Neo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is important you disclose this information for allot of reasons.Not during a job interview but before the final hiring.Depending on what the job requires of you, you may need to give them permission for a criminal records check.If possible you should see about getting a pardon and have the felony convictions removed from your record. Good luck with your recovery and keep working the program and your clean and sober life will be a reward.
2007-02-03 00:30:06 · answer #3 · answered by Miz Val 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I should wish that you try to be honest and come out clean with the boss, so that there is no complication later. He might try to put the blame for every thing that went wrong in the job, although you were not responsible. You may seek the help of the rehabilitation agencies, if any, in your country. May be the church will be in a position to help you out with the employer.
2007-02-03 01:09:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not being dishonest if you don't answer a question not asked of you. Why volunteer something like this? Be happy they did not ask. If your background is important, like you were applying at a bank, then they'll ask you. If they don't ask, you have no obligation to disclose this information.
Always remember, good people make mistakes. We have all been forgiven for something we have done. Forgive others.
Good luck.
2007-02-03 00:07:04 · answer #5 · answered by P W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's much better to be straight forward with them, because it's usually on the application anyways & most, if not all employers will do a background check before hiring anyone. It's best to let them know & let them know how you've turned your life around, than to try to avoid it & have it come out anyways.
2007-02-03 00:07:51 · answer #6 · answered by Theresa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would be surprised if the job application did not specifically ask if you had ever been convicted of a felony. If they ask, be honest. If they don't ask, you are not obligated to tell. Good luck to you.
2007-02-03 00:14:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think if they don't ask don't tell. That way if they do find out later maybe by then you will have proven yourself as a good worker. If you tell them before you are hired they might not hire you or if they do they may be constantly watching for you to mess up. If they don't ask then you won't be dishonest in not telling them.
2007-02-03 00:13:31 · answer #8 · answered by precious1too 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they don't ask, don't tell
if they do ask, do tell -- most employers will be more upset if they catch you lying than if you come clean and tell them that you've had a history with addiction. if you lie, they will be less likely to believe that you're on a healthy track
2007-02-03 00:27:43 · answer #9 · answered by jdphd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
very important.
it is a risk that you have to take and some employers do appreciate honesty. you have already done your time for your conviction.
2007-02-03 00:04:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋