Ex-offenders and Felons can get Jobs
HELP! I am a 25 year old who is a recovering addict from an auto accident which almost killed me. I am highly educated in Finance/Accounting. I worked on Wall Street and was well paid as an intern. I am now on a three year probation. I was hired at a very good company in NYC before the court recently convicted me. A background check was done at that time and all was clear since I had no convictions. I turned down the job at the time - approximately a year ago. If I were to return to that company who wanted to hire me and make my contacts, would the company once again do another criminal background check? Are there any high paying jobs online I can do from home since I am educated with degrees and talented in my field? Is my life over?
I cannot attend Law School unless these felonies are expunged which is unrealistic. I don't know where to turn, I feel hopeless, I never leave my home.
I would appreciate any help or information you can give me. Thank you, God Bless.
Heartbroken
Hello Heartbroken,
I suggest contacting the person you were in contact with before. As I suggest to all ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs is to apply for every job you feel you are qualified for. The worst that could happen is you could be turned down. The way I see it, you will not get a job you don't apply for.
Regarding expungement, many ex-offenders and felons looking for jobs require legal assistance. I suggest contacting your local legal aid office. There you could get low-cost or even no cost advice to help you find out what your options are in your state. Just as an FYI, even with an expungement, your conviction will always be visible to the court system, law enforcement and government agencies.
I hope this helps.







1 comments :
Hello Heartbroken, If I were you I would contact the company that offer you a job and see if they do another background check. Since they offered you a job before chances are they might not do another one. Also I have never heard of having to get your record expunged to go to law school. There are many ex-felons that have gone and graduated law school and are currently practicing. Your life is not over it is just beginning now is not the time to give up.
Sincerely,
Ex-Felon Girl
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