My felony,can't find work.,HELP

[Saskabush]

Steve, just so we will recognize one another on the road, here is a picture of me:



Obviously, I have nothing to compensate for...

[quito12]

As with most things in life, it is never as cut and dry as we like to think. Thus I would like to point out one possible backlash on the be honest and accept anything point of view which I do not deny has its merits.

Anyway, my last job there were some felons, including myself. I lied and kept my mouth shut so they didn't know about me. I'm glad for that too, because they kept throwing it those guys faces. They heaped abuse on them and if they complained they got the "you're a felon and we hired you".

Not saying this will happen everywhere, but the reality is if companies are hiring felons, there is something the matter that they can't hire decent drivers and thus there is a tendency to abuse.

And as for the death penalty for drug pushers, what's next, dealth penalty for liquor store owners, or the casino owners? What about the credit card company executives that hand out credit like water? Sure I guess the picture of some strung out junkie is worse than some guy up to his eyeballs in debt with a family to support who does something stupid to get out, but just because you don't see the obvious effects sometimes doesn't mean it's not as evil.

The doper/dealer does not deserve any job better than a dishwasher.

At least he is being up front and honest unlike some people compensating for something else by using another persons picture!

That is the dumbest thing I have read in this thread.

Rev... Keep in mind that Mr. Booth is not the brightest bulb in the chandelier.

[Ardmore Farms Forever]

Guito.......I realize your your speaking from the heart and your intentions are honorable..............we just have a difference of opinion on this subject, which is coooooooooool. So if you see anything that makes you uncomfortable, don't take it personal, it's not intended that way.

They heaped abuse on them and if they complained they got the "you're a felon and we hired you".

I think that is more of a short-coming of an individual, instead of a collective group of people...........like I stated, I would hire a "felon" who has made the honest decision to turn their lives around in a heartbeat..............I feel the would be more dependable employees.

And as for the death penalty for drug pushers, what's next, dealth penalty for liquor store owners, or the casino owners?

Nice try, ain't gonna work................I have absolutely NO problem at all with someone who willingly distributes large quantities of Heroin spend the rest of their lives in prison and in some cases, put to death.......actually, I would consider it an honor to be able to pull the switch, if they were electricuted, wouldn't loose one minutes sleep over it....................if I'm not mistaken, liquor stores and Casinos are legitimate business's.
It takes a special breed of "SCUM BAG" to intentionally distribute and supply HEROIN to entire communities..............I'm NOT talking about a local strung-out street dealer selling small quantities in order to feed their habit here.

What about the credit card company executives that hand out credit like water?

Once again, legit business....but I do agree on predatory lending practices, should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Sure I guess the picture of some strung out junkie is worse than some guy up to his eyeballs in debt with a family to support who does something stupid to get out,

Once again, nice try...............unfortunately, I AIN'T buying your analogy...........Apples vs. Oranges

[usa4real]

Thank you all for being honest.I respect your God given right to express yourselves.

I won't bother trying to educate anyone on the history of drugs ,the governments and corporations behind it, or lecture anyone on accepting responsibility for their own actions.

I did what i did and i have to deal with it..bottom line.
I'm sorry for anyone who has a drug problem or lost any family because of it,but no one forces anyone to do anything...we CHOOSE.
Cause and effect rules the universe..not drug dealing hypnotists.

I guess i got my answers so i don't see the point of continuing to be here.
I'll try to delete my posts,and delete my account here because I have a job and i make more money then i would driving anyway,i just wanted to do something different and get out of the office environment.

Thanks again everyone.Peace and don't forget to vote.

Steve, just so we will recognize one another on the road, here is a picture of me:



Obviously, I have nothing to compensate for...

Lol. Boy George, right?

[Ardmore Farms Forever]

Thank you all for being honest.I respect your God given right to express yourselves.

I won't bother trying to educate anyone on the history of drugs ,the governments and corporations behind it, or lecture anyone on accepting responsibility for their own actions.

I did what i did and i have to deal with it..bottom line.
I'm sorry for anyone who has a drug problem or lost any family because of it,but no one forces anyone to do anything...we CHOOSE.
Cause and effect rules the universe..not drug dealing hypnotists.

I guess i got my answers so i don't see the point of continuing to be here.
I'll try to delete my posts,and delete my account here because I have a job and i make more money then i would driving anyway,i just wanted to do something different and get out of the office environment.

Thanks again everyone.Peace and don't forget to vote.

USA4Real..............being a drug addict over half my life, I have absolutely no problem with my views when it comes to Heroin distribution and certainly will not hold them back, just to make someone comfortable....that being said, I have gained nothing but respect and admiration for you personally......nothing I said was personally directed at you..you were just the catalysis that brought up some bad memories for me.

I wish you nothing but the best life has to offer, and let no one ever tell you, you haven't paid for your mistake in life, we all make mistakes at one time or another, so big, some not so big...........please remember, "Change your attitude, change your life."

Best of luck to you in all your endeavors and in your new career.........Josh

As far as voting...............Politics is my religion. Good luck....

[quito12]

Ardemore, it is true that liquor stores, casinos etc are legal business, but that in and by itself does not legitimize the issue in my opinion. Liquor was at one time illegal, and even charging interest at one point was I believe a violation of the usury laws.

I do see your point how they are different issues from drugs, my point only was that a case could be made, well let me put it like this. Cancer is bad, the flu isn't generally so though it can be, but what really difference does it make which one kills you.

I know that is a crude simplification of the matter, but I guess you get my point. It should be stated that I personally am against the death penalty in all forms and all cases, which of course colors my views on the matter.

Take care.

[Ardmore Farms Forever]

It should be stated that I personally am against the death penalty in all forms and all cases, which of course colors my views on the matter.

So was I, that is, until it hits close to home..........personally myself, I don't see the "Death Penalty" as a deterrent..............it's punishment for a crime..............prime example, this POS scumbag "Danny Rollings" who was just executed here in Florida.................he brutally murdered 5-coed's at the University of Florida (including a young girl my daughters knew quite well from here in Jacksonville) in 1990 (?) and an entire family in Shreveport, LA.......yet was able to keep breathing air an additional 17-years after being convicted by a jury of his peers and all appeals.

To be quite honest about it...............I would have paid "big time" to have the privilege of being the one to execute the POS..........wouldn't loose one minute of sleep over it................same applies to "Ted Bundy" and the likes.

Yea, it's easy to be "anti-death penalty", when it doesn't affect you personally.....have some useless POS brutally RAPE and MURDER your 5-YO daughter, murder your wife or someone close to you or a family member, then tell me how anti-death penalty one is..

[uglymutt]

I can think of one career you can drive in and not worry about your past, thats being a criminal, its a great job , has benefits, your background being in jail is really the expeirence for this job. just steal semi trucks and you can drive, who cares what a DAC report says just drive..., the longer you drive and not get cuaght means your DAC report stays clean... soo when you do get out of jail you got all that driving expeirence to do it again better next time...

[quito12]

First uglymutt that was funny as hell I have to say.

Anyway, as for the death penalty, I had an English professor whose best friend was brutally murdered by this Rollings guy and she was against the death penalty for him and all others.

[uglymutt]

First uglymutt that was funny as hell I have to say.

Anyway, as for the death penalty, I had an English professor whose best friend was brutally murdered by this Rollings guy and she was against the death penalty for him and all others.

yeah I was being funny about this, what you said is sad, I just don,t get why felons go to truck school then complain about no one will hire them... I went to a college and got truck driver trainin and they said up front if you have a felony don,t bother with our class... I had to have everything up front to get into the school, had to show my dmv and take a drug test and had to sign I was never convicted of a felony before they would accept me and I had to show them my CDL permit then I was able to get the books and start driving... these cdl mills don,t care if you killed yer grandma because she wouldn,t give you beer money and they will take you in knowing they got your money and you will never get a job...

I think for anyone new should look at what companies require first and if you can,t meet the standards then go find another career and save your money... Mcdonalds will hire anyone.... even with your prison tatoos on your face it don,t matter to them as long as you show up for work..

[quito12]

yeah I was being funny about this, what you said is sad, I just don,t get why felons go to truck school then complain about no one will hire them... I went to a college and got truck driver trainin and they said up front if you have a felony don,t bother with our class... I had to have everything up front to get into the school, had to show my dmv and take a drug test and had to sign I was never convicted of a felony before they would accept me and I had to show them my CDL permit then I was able to get the books and start driving... these cdl mills don,t care if you killed yer grandma because she wouldn,t give you beer money and they will take you in knowing they got your money and you will never get a job...

I think for anyone new should look at what companies require first and if you can,t meet the standards then go find another career and save your money... Mcdonalds will hire anyone.... even with your prison tatoos on your face it don,t matter to them as long as you show up for work..

Well just to give you another point of view, well not really point of view but fact. I didn't go to a CDL mill at all, it was a public school thing for 3 months. Not one of these $5,000 for 2 weeks thing. The instructors were straight up and everything (I must admit the guidance counselor was a schmoozer) but I specifically told them my story and asked if I was wasting my time. They told me it was going to be hard but that I would get a job. That I might have to start at the bottom somewhere.

Really, and correct me if I'm wrong, it seems to me if you can get through the first couple of years then you have a much better chance in this industry. Reason being that a lot of small companies that probably don't use DAC would take someone on. Of course I'm too new to the industry to state that positively.

Also, the instructor even went through everyone's dmv and told several that they are wasting their time but everyone stuck with it and all that want to work are working.

As to why felons go to school then complain as you stated, another reason is because people are lazy, not just felons, many many people. There's a job out there but it's easier to sit here and complain that nobody will hire them. They probably made a couple of calls and that's that

[BanditsCousin]

A kilo of heroin! Damn son!

I'm sure all that time behind bars gave you time to think about your crime. I did 36hrs for something stupid and that was enough for me not to wana go back! I too share similar feelings as ardmore farms, as I've described before on the bb.

Still, a crime of that magnitude will limit your hireability with major carriers, but theres hope.

I mean, a kilo!!! Thats a rebuild on a Cat engine :wink:

[roadhorse]

1-800-861-4168

CRST TRUCKING ask about it. from what i hear crst hires just about anyone as long as they can pass the DOT. the drawback is that you'll be working with shady characters and management, knowing you have a record, will big brother you somewhat. if you're desperate try it out.

did you tell your school you had a record? if so then they definately should have helped you find a job.
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