Listen man,2 of my top 5 friends are convicted felons and they both make over 250k a yr as contractors..just get around successful people.So u fucked up..Two things employers ultimately want1.Make them a lot of money 2.Dont get them sued..If u can do both of those u write your own ticket.One of those convicted felons got his busting scripts conviction esponged..doubt I spelled that right.Go get some legal advice..I got another friend in Mizzou that has spent a decade in and out of the joint and mofo always loaded bc he finds a way..Trust me,there are many felons out there killing it.Yeah,I had a crazy ex friend that would just walk out of Lowe s with 500 bucks of merchandise every couple of days bc Id buy shz from him 50%off..but then got popped shoplifting a fing soda in Texas with A LOT of blow on him...Network Network..learn a trade from a small business owner and take the garbage pay to learn the trade then fly solo...
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Listen man,2 of my top 5 friends are convicted felons and they both make over 250k a yr as contractors..just get around successful people.So u fucked up..Two things employers ultimately want1.Make them a lot of money 2.Dont get them sued..If u can do both of those u write your own ticket.One of those convicted felons got his busting scripts conviction esponged..doubt I spelled that right.Go get some legal advice..I got another friend in Mizzou that has spent a decade in and out of the joint and mofo always loaded bc he finds a way..Trust me,there are many felons out there killing it.Yeah,I had a crazy ex friend that would just walk out of Lowe s with 500 bucks of merchandise every couple of days bc Id buy shz from him 50%off..but then got popped shoplifting a fing soda in Texas with A LOT of blow on him...Network Network..learn a trade from a small business owner and take the garbage pay to learn the trade then fly solo...
Hey man, hang in there...do your probation and get that record clean. I messed up at 18 and had to do 3 years of it then I had a fresh start. As for jobs, would not your plea of guilt be held until you complete your end of the deal, so you haven't actually been convicted right? Anyway, take what you can get and remember you're sacrificing a little time of your life to get the rest of your life on a clean slate, well worth it. I had to turn my back on my so called buddies and way of life.
My dad would always tell me three important phrases of advice growing up. Never did I fully understand them until my back was against the wall. "Son, learn from your mistakes," "Son take what life gives you and make the best of it," "Son be a leader not a follower."
That last phrase touched home for me after my probation was up. It doesn't mean you have to go lead a bunch of people, it means you have to lead yourself and not blindly follow others.
You can do it man, time flies and with hard work you'll be looking at this in your rear view. Best Of Luck bud
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Hey man, hang in there...do your probation and get that record clean. I messed up at 18 and had to do 3 years of it then I had a fresh start. As for jobs, would not your plea of guilt be held until you complete your end of the deal, so you haven't actually been convicted right? Anyway, take what you can get and remember you're sacrificing a little time of your life to get the rest of your life on a clean slate, well worth it. I had to turn my back on my so called buddies and way of life.
My dad would always tell me three important phrases of advice growing up. Never did I fully understand them until my back was against the wall. "Son, learn from your mistakes," "Son take what life gives you and make the best of it," "Son be a leader not a follower."
That last phrase touched home for me after my probation was up. It doesn't mean you have to go lead a bunch of people, it means you have to lead yourself and not blindly follow others.
You can do it man, time flies and with hard work you'll be looking at this in your rear view. Best Of Luck bud
I understand where this guy is coming from; completely. For those of you bashing him, I hope and pray to god none of you are EVER in his predicament. I'm 21 years old. I attended Penn State Harrisburg, I was majoring in Criminal Justice, while playing Division 3 baseball (yeah yeah, so what.) I had it MADE. Parents were fronting me on tuition, rent, everything. I even had a friggin meal plan. February 1st of this year I was arrested. I was charged with 3 misdemeanors. Possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, theft (of a shopping cart from Giant), and the catchy; felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. Man oh man, did my life completely go upside down. I was KICKED out of school because of the charges, even though I wasn't convicted? Along with school came baseball and my apartment. The thing with all of this is, wait a second....I had 5 grams of pot? How in the f*ck was I charged with a felony over 5 grams? How? I am in the rebuilding process now, my roommate who had 65 grams took a plea for the misdemeanors, but they dropped his felony. My attorney is saying that they are going to offer me the same plea. I don't want the same punishment as my roommate who was flipping ounces, as I sat in the corner with a measly 5 grams. Can any of you guys give me some input? I need some advice, and I rarely come to the GD forum. My life has been so dark. This isn't me, I'm not a drug dealer. I want this stuff off of my record, how are they going to offer me the same plea, I had 5 grams in my dresser, he had 65 grams in 5 separate bags under his bed? Should I keep fighting? The judge in Harrisburg doesn't want a trial over my case (he's basically saying get this out of my face, it's 5 g's) If anybody has any questions please message me.
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I understand where this guy is coming from; completely. For those of you bashing him, I hope and pray to god none of you are EVER in his predicament. I'm 21 years old. I attended Penn State Harrisburg, I was majoring in Criminal Justice, while playing Division 3 baseball (yeah yeah, so what.) I had it MADE. Parents were fronting me on tuition, rent, everything. I even had a friggin meal plan. February 1st of this year I was arrested. I was charged with 3 misdemeanors. Possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, theft (of a shopping cart from Giant), and the catchy; felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. Man oh man, did my life completely go upside down. I was KICKED out of school because of the charges, even though I wasn't convicted? Along with school came baseball and my apartment. The thing with all of this is, wait a second....I had 5 grams of pot? How in the f*ck was I charged with a felony over 5 grams? How? I am in the rebuilding process now, my roommate who had 65 grams took a plea for the misdemeanors, but they dropped his felony. My attorney is saying that they are going to offer me the same plea. I don't want the same punishment as my roommate who was flipping ounces, as I sat in the corner with a measly 5 grams. Can any of you guys give me some input? I need some advice, and I rarely come to the GD forum. My life has been so dark. This isn't me, I'm not a drug dealer. I want this stuff off of my record, how are they going to offer me the same plea, I had 5 grams in my dresser, he had 65 grams in 5 separate bags under his bed? Should I keep fighting? The judge in Harrisburg doesn't want a trial over my case (he's basically saying get this out of my face, it's 5 g's) If anybody has any questions please message me.
I understand where this guy is coming from; completely. For those of you bashing him, I hope and pray to god none of you are EVER in his predicament. I'm 21 years old. I attended Penn State Harrisburg, I was majoring in Criminal Justice, while playing Division 3 baseball (yeah yeah, so what.) I had it MADE. Parents were fronting me on tuition, rent, everything. I even had a friggin meal plan. February 1st of this year I was arrested. I was charged with 3 misdemeanors. Possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, theft (of a shopping cart from Giant), and the catchy; felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. Man oh man, did my life completely go upside down. I was KICKED out of school because of the charges, even though I wasn't convicted? Along with school came baseball and my apartment. The thing with all of this is, wait a second....I had 5 grams of pot? How in the f*ck was I charged with a felony over 5 grams? How? I am in the rebuilding process now, my roommate who had 65 grams took a plea for the misdemeanors, but they dropped his felony. My attorney is saying that they are going to offer me the same plea. I don't want the same punishment as my roommate who was flipping ounces, as I sat in the corner with a measly 5 grams. Can any of you guys give me some input? I need some advice, and I rarely come to the GD forum. My life has been so dark. This isn't me, I'm not a drug dealer. I want this stuff off of my record, how are they going to offer me the same plea, I had 5 grams in my dresser, he had 65 grams in 5 separate bags under his bed? Should I keep fighting? The judge in Harrisburg doesn't want a trial over my case (he's basically saying get this out of my face, it's 5 g's) If anybody has any questions please message me.
Start by getting the fuk out of your state and/or country .... What an f'ing joke to turn somebody's life upside down over 5 grams of pot.
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Quote Originally Posted by SkoalPride22:
I understand where this guy is coming from; completely. For those of you bashing him, I hope and pray to god none of you are EVER in his predicament. I'm 21 years old. I attended Penn State Harrisburg, I was majoring in Criminal Justice, while playing Division 3 baseball (yeah yeah, so what.) I had it MADE. Parents were fronting me on tuition, rent, everything. I even had a friggin meal plan. February 1st of this year I was arrested. I was charged with 3 misdemeanors. Possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, theft (of a shopping cart from Giant), and the catchy; felony possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. Man oh man, did my life completely go upside down. I was KICKED out of school because of the charges, even though I wasn't convicted? Along with school came baseball and my apartment. The thing with all of this is, wait a second....I had 5 grams of pot? How in the f*ck was I charged with a felony over 5 grams? How? I am in the rebuilding process now, my roommate who had 65 grams took a plea for the misdemeanors, but they dropped his felony. My attorney is saying that they are going to offer me the same plea. I don't want the same punishment as my roommate who was flipping ounces, as I sat in the corner with a measly 5 grams. Can any of you guys give me some input? I need some advice, and I rarely come to the GD forum. My life has been so dark. This isn't me, I'm not a drug dealer. I want this stuff off of my record, how are they going to offer me the same plea, I had 5 grams in my dresser, he had 65 grams in 5 separate bags under his bed? Should I keep fighting? The judge in Harrisburg doesn't want a trial over my case (he's basically saying get this out of my face, it's 5 g's) If anybody has any questions please message me.
Start by getting the fuk out of your state and/or country .... What an f'ing joke to turn somebody's life upside down over 5 grams of pot.
From another perspective- Given the choice between a convicted felon and another applicant- which would you choose? It sounds bad- but if you're honest.... Doesn't mean one is better than another- just a cleaner resume....
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From another perspective- Given the choice between a convicted felon and another applicant- which would you choose? It sounds bad- but if you're honest.... Doesn't mean one is better than another- just a cleaner resume....
I havent read the responses, only your post - but will after I post.
I think this is a tragedy. America is the land of second chances, but yet there is a huge number of people who have paid the price for their mistakes and cannot take part as a functioning member of society.
I can only hope that the govt steps in on this and does something.
. It makes u think twice before doing stupid garbage like driving in car with dope,stealing merchandisr( which is total b.s.) and its wrong.When u do something like that u have to pay for it.Van, why don't u tell him just to pick winners?messing w you .
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Quote Originally Posted by vanzack:
I havent read the responses, only your post - but will after I post.
I think this is a tragedy. America is the land of second chances, but yet there is a huge number of people who have paid the price for their mistakes and cannot take part as a functioning member of society.
I can only hope that the govt steps in on this and does something.
. It makes u think twice before doing stupid garbage like driving in car with dope,stealing merchandisr( which is total b.s.) and its wrong.When u do something like that u have to pay for it.Van, why don't u tell him just to pick winners?messing w you .
I too messed up at a young age. I was always open and honest with my potential employers. But finally I just moved to Costa Rica where no one takes a look at that stuff. I have stayed out of trouble since and I have a pretty good life down here. Low cost of living, no taxes to speak of, nice weather year round and great scenery.
HEY I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW MORE INFO ON COSTA RICA LIVING PLZ MAIL ME AS A FRIEND.
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Quote Originally Posted by TheBlancoPirate:
I too messed up at a young age. I was always open and honest with my potential employers. But finally I just moved to Costa Rica where no one takes a look at that stuff. I have stayed out of trouble since and I have a pretty good life down here. Low cost of living, no taxes to speak of, nice weather year round and great scenery.
HEY I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW MORE INFO ON COSTA RICA LIVING PLZ MAIL ME AS A FRIEND.
This doesn't answer your question (getting a job) but have you thought about going back to school? I haven't been in awhile myself but I can't imagine that a school wouldn't accept a person based on a felony, etc. I'm thinking more on the lines of a 2-year trade school.
If that's not your thing then I guess you need to look into under the table jobs like a lot of previous people have been suggesting. Craigslist is an option in terms of a search engine you can use to navigate those types of jobs. Moving isn't going to help as your issue will cross state lines, IMO. Multiple under the table jobs may be your best option.
I totally agree with you, though I cannot fully understand your situation, that a Felony conviction, though time served, does effect and/or impact your life way after you've done your time for lack of a better word.
In the meantime try very little ways to improve upon your credit as well. Again, not gonna help you in terms of getting a job (most of the jobs you'd be getting based on your situation and circumstance wouldn't be using credit as a determination for getting the job), but nonetheless still something that wouldn't hurt. For example, getting a 100-500 dollar credit card as a starter kit and paying them on time, etc. etc.
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Taco,
This doesn't answer your question (getting a job) but have you thought about going back to school? I haven't been in awhile myself but I can't imagine that a school wouldn't accept a person based on a felony, etc. I'm thinking more on the lines of a 2-year trade school.
If that's not your thing then I guess you need to look into under the table jobs like a lot of previous people have been suggesting. Craigslist is an option in terms of a search engine you can use to navigate those types of jobs. Moving isn't going to help as your issue will cross state lines, IMO. Multiple under the table jobs may be your best option.
I totally agree with you, though I cannot fully understand your situation, that a Felony conviction, though time served, does effect and/or impact your life way after you've done your time for lack of a better word.
In the meantime try very little ways to improve upon your credit as well. Again, not gonna help you in terms of getting a job (most of the jobs you'd be getting based on your situation and circumstance wouldn't be using credit as a determination for getting the job), but nonetheless still something that wouldn't hurt. For example, getting a 100-500 dollar credit card as a starter kit and paying them on time, etc. etc.
Suck it up and work the drive thru at Micky D's or Taco Bell for now to pay the rent.
Keep your eye on the prize and that's to lead like a man. (literally in diving)....not darn up.
Be willing to do this with a positive attitude, you will move up in the game for sure. Take whatever, there's some jobs that will take you, you just have to dig deeper than you have. GL
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Quote Originally Posted by searchwarrant:
Suck it up and work the drive thru at Micky D's or Taco Bell for now to pay the rent.
Keep your eye on the prize and that's to lead like a man. (literally in diving)....not darn up.
Be willing to do this with a positive attitude, you will move up in the game for sure. Take whatever, there's some jobs that will take you, you just have to dig deeper than you have. GL
its probably been suggested on here but if I was the OP, you have to learn a trade and go into business yourself, I know roofers who make a ton of money fixing homes in the midwest who have had hail damage, the homeowner doesnt give a f*ck if youve been inside, they just want a new roof.
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its probably been suggested on here but if I was the OP, you have to learn a trade and go into business yourself, I know roofers who make a ton of money fixing homes in the midwest who have had hail damage, the homeowner doesnt give a f*ck if youve been inside, they just want a new roof.
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..but then got popped shoplifting a fing soda in Texas with A LOT of blow on him
...Network Network..learn a trade from a small business owner and take the garbage pay to learn the trade then fly solo...
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