Jobs for Felons: Tips for Those Who Have a Criminal Record
There are plenty of career opurtunities for convicted felons. The easiest carreer path for you is to become a carreer criminal. Think of your felony conviction as a diploma. It's virtually impossible to get a high paying job with your record. So, why not go into the field that would accept you with open arms. The possibilties are endless. There are always openings in the fields of armed robbery, cat burgalary, drug dealing, and many more. Like thinking up elaborate plans? Then maybe, the more higher profile position of bank robber may best suit you. If you don't cringe at the sight of blood, becoming a hit man might be up your alley
Option # 2
If the first option is too risky for you, then maybe you want to succeed the old fashioned way with hard work. You might find working for minimum wage a viable option, if you like working long hours with very few rewards. Sure, it would be nice to start off at the bottom and work your way to the top. But of course you can't do that. No, you have to stay at that same position for ten years. Why ten years? Well that's how long it takes for a felony to not show up in a criminal background check (over 90% of employers do them). So in other words, if you get a job as a cashier at a fast food resturaunt, then you have to be a cashier for the next ten years. If you work hard and try to get promoted, you will be fired for lying on your application by checking no when asked have you been conicted of a felony(trust me you have to lie just to get the job). So if this is your choice, be careful not to work too hard. Just remember, strive to be a good employee, not an exceptional one. Good employee gets you ten more years of honest work. Exceptional employee gets you the pink slip.
Option # 3
Enjoy life to the fullest. Take a ten year vacation. Travel the world. Why not take advantage of not working? Of course, you might have to hitch hike, eat out of the garbage, and sleep on the streets to accomplish this. But, The homeless do it everyday, so why not you. It's sad because this article is actually meant to be humorous, but its just too much truth in it. This is really what people with records go through. But, before you dismiss the issue, by saying these criminals are getting what they deserve. Ask yourself one question? Would you rather have these indiviuals (a large number of them have not even served any jail time) become career criminals or a contributing member of society.
I AM ASKING THAT ANY COMPANY WHO HAS A POLICY WHICH PROHIBITS THE HIRING OF AN APPLICANT THAT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY OR HAS A POLICY THAT DOES NOT ALLOW CURRENT EMPLOYEES CONVICTED OF A FELONY TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS: TO PLEASE SERIOUSLY CONSIDER CHANGING SUCH POLICIES TO ALLOW THE HIRING AND/OR PROMOTION OF THESE INDIVIDUALS.
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112 Comments
Post a CommentIt is painful to watch a young son wilt due to no chance of a job on a felony/time record. He is bright and skilled in many areas, though he made some dumb mistakes as a young teenager (tried as an adult). His "strike" includes the color of his skin. Felons who have paid for their mistakes and seriously want to take care of themselves (and their families, if applicable), deserve for someone to give them a chance. Jobs are non existent for so many Americans with no record; and, those with "strikes" seem to have no chance at all in competing with what is "desirable" to the hiring forces. Change attitudes about our mentally ill; our drug and gang infested neighborhoods; our elderly; our rich vs. poor; our education system and equitable pay for teachers vs. administrators; our economy; our export system; our oil availability; our politics; our war efforts; etc., etc., and we all just may see America change for the better in all our sons' and daughters'
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it has been over 5 years since i have been released from prison. in that time i have returned to college and received a degree in information technology. i have a solid knowledge base for my profession and yet i have yet to find a job. i have applied to comcast, verizon, at&t, lowes, home depot, walmart, and many other large companies. every single time it's the same exact result: an email stating "thanks for your interest but we have decided to go with another candidate". i cant even get an interview! as of now i am becoming very bitter towards society in general. i accept full responsibility for my actions and have been punished but feel this is an unjust miscarriage of true justice. the positions i have applied for i am VERY well qualified for so that leaves only one reason why i am not being called in for an interview. i just wanted to share this info that may think about applying to those companies. they are sh!t and dont waste your time. you are better of
just because you are a felon or have a crimnal record you still have to live
I agree with all comments.Even though we are felons or have a crimnal record we still have to live.
CFA- Convicted Felons Anonymous<--that sounds like a great idea but its very illegal in some states for felons to even be with known felons and if you are on Probation? then for sure its illegal.
i understand what the writer is saying, i have been there and still there,
I think what it shows is that being a felon doesn't make you useless, it makes you a greater thinker.
The sad truth is a lot corporations and prominent people have a stake in the prison industry. Making life on the outside hard for you increases the chance of you going back to prison. Which will increase their financial accounts.