From my experience dealing with those who have been convicted of a felony, this guy could get a job – he’ll just have to adjust the kind of job he is willing to accept. Here is a top 10 list for ex-felons that I pulled from another site:
1.Online GPT Services
This is the best job for a felon, because it requires no screenings whether it be background checks, drug tests, etc. Everyone is accepted, and you work on your own time and you can work as much or as little as you want. Online ‘GPT’ or “Get-Paid-To” services offer a great way to make a few hundred dollars a month without spending a lot of time working. There are many GPT services available, some better then others. My experience with GPT services has been a great one, and I recommend this as the best job in my list of Top 10 Jobs for Felons.
2.Privately owned small businesses
Some chain businesses have rules against accepting felons. Small business owners are more likely to accept you. They will take more of a ‘risk’ in hiring employees, and you can be more personal with the business owner.
3. Independent Contractor
Many people will still use your services as long as you get the job done. If you work hard, it doesn’t matter that you have a felony on your record.
4.Family business
See if you can work in a family or friend’s business. They will be happy to hire you if you are willing to work hard. They will probably be glad to help you get back on your feet.
5.Temp Agency
Temp agencies can occasionally find good work for you. Many times it will be day labor, so be in good physical shape.
6.Telephone Customer Service
Many companies are willing to hire felons for over the phone customer service, because you aren’t dealing with the people in person.
7.Start your own business
You can start your own business. One idea is to go to school to be a locksmith, and start your own company. Also consider getting a barber license.
8.Truck driver
Many trucking companies are willing to hire felons. Most likely you will need to obtain a trucking license.
9.Join the army
The army accepts people with criminal backgrounds, depending on the crime. Contact a recruiter to see if you qualify to join.
10.UPS Delivery Driver
UPS has been known to hire felons. They have moderate salaries and is a stable job to have.
]]>If they went to prison, are they listing that as an address?
I’ve worked with convicted felons, and they are very open about the history. Which is maybe the reason why they were hired. Being honest and forthcoming certainly goes a long way. Trying to hide something until later is suspicious.
Also, it’s hard for anyone to get a job now. I think “the box” poses no problems whatsoever. Removing it seems ridiculous.
]]>Again, would you like politicians not to disclose the source of their funding. Would you like people on non profit boards not to disclose their conflicts of interest. I’m always on the side of disclosure, and this question is no different.
]]>Seems fair to me.
]]>And lastly, if we truly believe that criminals are not readjusted and have not redeemed for their crimes then perhaps there needs to be a change in the justice system in which the citizens are more confident. Perhaps we need to consider a shift away for a system that seeks to punish to one that is concerned with rehabilitating instead. Research has shown that there are environments that seem to breed more “criminals” than others. Perhaps we could invest in alleviating the circumstances of the environments.
]]>@Dave (and Dan and Lana): I believe you do indeed miss the point. This *is* about indefinite punishment, even if that is not your intent. What matters, however, is not your intent, no matter how good it may be, but the actual result of the “box”, which is to deny even a chance of gainful employment to people we who have paid their debt to society in the eyes of the law.
]]>And, I’m sorry, there’s no excuse for selling drugs. I can’t find a job just won’t cut it. There ARE jobs out there, but perhaps not ones people would like.
]]>No, wait, that would be a stupid inference to draw. Try rereading Megan’s point 2 as a factual point and not as some kind of claim about morality.
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