My last crime was 2 years ago but it was pretty serious...forgery.....I went to jail and got probation. I have paid everything back right away. I also have many other crimes all in the past though. Arson, theft, possession with intent to deliver thc 22 grams, all of these crimes were done over 6 years ago. I am a pretty good person even though I have had these problems. I love to help people without personal gain but pride that I did it. I don't brag about what I've done bad or good. I am frustrated that my past is catching up to me. I accept the fact I have hurt people and maybe thats why I like to help people now. I have not found god or anything so that isn't it. I would just like employers to look beyond my crimes and see the great person I am. Normally if I get the interview I get the job. But I can't even get an interview. I am also in a new town now and away from all the trouble with friends I had...No problems here though!! I am getting depressed more and more with every turn.
2007-10-18 16:43:24 · 16 answers · asked by Kurt S 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Good for you! I am so proud and glad that you are moving on. We live in such a hypocritical culture. There is not a single person that has not made mistakes. Some people have done all that you have done but never got caught. Some have committed crimes that simply are not illegal but hurt others just the same. Please keep your chin up. You did not say what you were interested in working at. Say more and perhaps I can give you some direction. But I will say, honesty helps alot.
2007-10-18 16:49:51 · answer #1 · answered by donewiththismess 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depression hits us all; you are not alone! OK, you did something wrong; you've paid it off. Your best bet is to contact those whom you had to report back to...parole or probation or all of them no matter how long ago that was. Contact them and see what you can come up with! I'm sure you had some skills prior to arrest and learned 'something' worthwhile, while incarcerated. That old saying "what have you done lately?" can apply to me, too. I haven't worked in a while either!
After talking w/those people, write down your good points and bad points and see how you can improve what is bad to something that you can learn to do and improve! You must have had some good skill worth taking to an employer, right?
Is some kind of schooling possible? Can you train for something to help you get on w/your life? I was in a training school long ago, there were a couple of dudes who had 'priors', but they didn't know they too, had some worthwhile skills until I showed them they had! Talk about guys w/a grin ear to ear! They didn't know they could have pride in themselves!
Don't pull any bull w/possible employers, tho', not good!
If you'd been incarcerated, say so. Can you take a class in welding, cooking, electrical, construction, plumbing or barber?
These jobs are something you can always take anywhere you go in life or another city, state or country! All agricultural fields need welders, cooks are in demand everywhere, electricians are needed for houses, sky-scrapers, etc. and plumbers are needed everywhere! You know THEIR pay, right? My best to you!
2007-10-18 17:04:43 · answer #2 · answered by caves51 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
via mendacity on his utility your chum does take the very genuine possibility of no longer getting the job in the 1st place; a legal conviction will consistently seem on a history examine no rely how lots time has surpassed and a potential company won't seem kindly on being lied to precise off the bat. if your chum does lie and receives the job, he risks instant dismissal yet in all probability no longer lots else. except that's a central authority place or the job is in the well being care container or different container that places peoples lives in possibility it is not likely they're going to hold fees of perjury. that's, in spite of the indisputable fact that, a distant danger. Sueing for any sort of damages is likewise rather no longer likely because of the fact the attorneys fees would be extra desirable than something they could wish to recoup. i think your friends suitable guess is to chew the bullet and tell the certainty. 13 years is a protracted time to bypass and not making use of a 2nd conviction so answering "definite" would possibly no longer be as undesirable because it seems. He could additionally say, "will clarify in the process interview." be sure that he has a solid explanation for the criminal checklist and could instruct how he has been rehabilitated. a third decision is to risk leaving the question sparkling. Leaving it sparkling isn't the comparable as answering No because it is not a lie. in the event that they touch him touching directly to the lack of ability of answer he can take that danger to describe his rehabilitation.
2016-10-04 03:29:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I also had a criminal history including forgery. Plus other things I am not so proud of. It has been years since mine as well. I searched and was denied over and over until I found out the little trick to the application. You are legal allowed to put in the criminal history area..willing to discuss information as needed. That at least got me in the door to the interview where then I could explain as needed. I now have been at an excellent high named job for 2 years thanks to this. ...Good luck and don't give up
2007-10-18 17:02:06 · answer #4 · answered by living it 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a probation officer? If so, go to your probation officer and ask for help. It's their job to help you get a job!
Try to get jobs that don't really do background checks. Or..
Attach a separate sheet of paper to your resume and application that says "On a personal note, I've been clean and sober for XX amount of years, I love helping people, I am a better person than I used to be, and I am growing more and more in spirit everyday, etc, etc"
Just add a letter to your resume with a VERY personal touch to it, so they will see that you are sincere about wanting to have a good job, be productive in society, and help people.
Good Luck finding a job.
Cheers
2007-10-18 16:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you trying to make us feel sorry for you.
You should have thought about your future before you turned to a life of crime.
You call your self a great person however your past does not reflect that. No employer is going to look past your criminal history just because you say you have changed and now you are an upstanding citizen
there are jobs out there for ex-convicts however they are meanial and low paying
2007-10-18 17:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by King Of Battle 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
well you were stupid forgery and arson are charges that people take serious i doubt id hire someone with such a backround you are now paying for your crimes and it should be a lesson you obviously feel sorry for your self .part of the price of paying for a crime is what you are getting now ,perhaps if you went to school and learned a trade that would help and it would show you are trying instead of feeling sorry for your self so you know ive been down this road myself differance is my crimes and i stood up like a man and toughed it out
2007-10-18 17:06:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
I'd say be honest up front, and take it from there. It may take some time, but sooner or later you will meet the right person and you will be given a chance. Unfortunately, your past will always be your past, try to prove to someone your more than your past. Keep your nose clean, your door will open, it just might take longer than you want it to.
2007-10-18 16:48:44 · answer #8 · answered by chefck26 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It's great that you have taken responsiblity for you actions and you've learned from them.
I say be upfront and honest. It's going to be hard, but someone eventually will give you a chance. Keep your head up.
2007-10-18 17:11:29 · answer #9 · answered by WestCoastGirl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-01-09 15:51:00 · answer #10 · answered by Larry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋