I was conviceted of a minor felony when i was 18 yr of age charged with a felony at that age...was not anything big to me because i was in college and nieve..but now that im out of college years later...it's not impossible but a struggle to find a job in the work force. Even at the job agency. Every time I apply for a job the felony disqualify me towards the position they tell me that they cant help me because the jobs thats hiring dont want anyone with a felony...College graduate ...but my past keep me weighted down to a degree. Is this the reason why so many people result in criminal activity...from drug dealing,to etc... Just to surive in this world of over paid rent + etc...with highschool jobs..being the only thing avaliabe.(mcdonalds,wendys,walmart.Etc..).What is a person to do...Become a Big time drug dealer or gun smuggler...with high chances of losing my life to surive in a society with laws that can hender you for over a half of decade on suriving ...
2007-05-14 06:23:04 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Well here's a thought - how many hundreds of thousands of people out there do not have felony convictions? have lived their lives within the confines of the law? Do you suggest we kick those people to the back of the line to make room for people who have failed to live their lives within the lega guidelines so people with convictions can get the best jobs?
You were young - but you broke the law and that makes it your responsibility. Given the issue of the felony try contacting an attorney to get the record expunged - sometimes you can and sometimes you can't , but if you want to live your life to the best of your ability then stop whining and look for solutions.
2007-05-14 06:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by Susie D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to agree with the people who pointed out that your spelling and grammar are so poor that it is almost impossible to believe that you graduated from college.
It is very likely that you speak in much the same manner as you write, for example, saying: "Every time I apply for a job the felony disqualify me towards the position they tell me that they cant help me because the jobs thats hiring dont want anyone with a felony." It is difficult even to count how many grammatical errors are in that single sentence. The moment you open your mouth to speak, you will be perceived to be uneducated.
So how do you better yourself without a job? Start learning to speak your own language, English. If you can get online to post your message, you can get online to start educating yourself.
2007-05-14 13:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by marythemom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are suffering the consequences of your actions even as you deny responsiblity "was not anyting big to me". Well, it was a felony, which is a big crime even if it's not to you. So yes, you are stuck with the criminal record and yes, you will struggle to find work.
Having said that, NO, that is NOT the reason people turn to crime to survive. Many people actually work there way back after committing a felony. Perhaps you should try the working part before you give up.
2007-05-14 06:42:04 · answer #3 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quite frankly, the way you have written this explanation alone would disqualify you for any job that I know of. You can get jobs. You just have to look for them and work for them. Take an entry level job and work your way up. You will have to earn respect. You lost all respect and trust you would otherwise have had by being convicted of a felony. There is no such thing as a "minor felony."
2007-05-14 06:47:38 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, when someone is convicted of a felony it is more difficult to find a job. Many young people do not think about this when they are commiting crimes. It is even more difficult to find a job if the felonies are more serious. There are many employers out there willing to take a chance though.
2007-05-16 05:07:57 · answer #5 · answered by Patrick Cote 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find it hard to believe that you graduated from college as you have numerous misspellings and many grammatical errors.
There are many ways to overcome your past. But it must come one step at a time. Sometimes you have to start at the bottom and prove yourself so that companies can trust you. Yes, you will have to work harder, but that is part of the price you pay for being convicted for a felony.
2007-05-14 06:32:39 · answer #6 · answered by I_Love_Life! 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I bet McDonald's will hire you. There is no such thing as not being able to find a job.
and i wouldn't want to work with a felon, or my kids to work with a felon, sorry but i agree with not letting felons do certian jobs. you have to deal with the consequences. I mean i worked hard and didn't get put into jail, why should you have the same rights as someone who didn't break the law.
2007-05-14 06:31:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The justice department (in the U.S. anyway) doesn't exist to help people better themselves. It's just another tool of the corporate-capitalist oligarchy, and is designed to benefit the rich while oppressing the poor. Sorry for the circumstances...I certainly don't believe it's a good idea to make someone pay forever for a singular crime (unless the crime is particularly severe, which obviously yours isn't if you're out of jail now)--especially when your discontent and disaffection makes you far more likely to do bad things to me and people I know.
2007-05-14 06:27:42 · answer #8 · answered by Qwyrx 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are in UK they have a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
which may help. If in USA or elsewhere can't help
2007-05-14 06:45:09 · answer #9 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you had repent,I do felt sorry for you.Maybe you should see your political representative and hopefully he could help.
2007-05-14 06:32:32 · answer #10 · answered by Gew 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋