How Can I Get A Job As A Convicted Felon? 

What was the crime?

@@ndhickson3599 a simple accidental trespassing charge that was turned into a criminal trespassing charged and I was prosecuted for a felony criminal trespassing charge instead of just the misdemeanor charge. Huge difference between those two crimes

@@scalegunreplicas2487 that really sucks, I’m sorry that happened to you

@@ndhickson3599 thanks, I appreciate your understanding. I found a career working in industrial construction. anyone can get a job it doesn't matter what kind of criminal charges you have they don't even care. It sucked at first but now I am a journeyman in a union and I'm making the most money I've ever made in my life and I made so much money last year I paid my house off and bought a new car with cash. I also started a commercial website and have been very successful with selling a lot of products online. The biggest challenge was forgiving myself and accepting my mistakes in life. I try to have a good attitude and work very hard. in a strange way, sometimes I think being a felon made me more entrepreneurial because I had to think of ways to make money and work where are my criminal record wouldn't matter. I also try to thank God everyday for all the good things I have and also to forgive the people who did this to me because I'm not the only person they've done it to. our criminal justice system is very corrupt and weaponized against the citizens of this country.

i was charged with armed robbery 7 days after my 14th birthday. Sucks i cant get another chances now that im an adult.

I got advised to lie about it and "If your an asset to the company they won't fire you if they find out about the felony". I guess it depends on the job

@ContradictoryCrow I don't know many people honestly. I do know those aren't mutually exclusive traits. But I see your point.

The problem is on applications there's never a point where they go "okay, your established now". It's all about who you know unless there's laws that provide a period of which after, those charges no longer count against you, which is pretty rare.

Not real dude. Even cops committing crimes. If you got criminal you be homeless if you don’t choose to do crimes.

I completely agree. It's easier to GET a job when you HAVE a job and the longer the better. Shows you're reliable and consistent. Imagine the non felons they already have that are useless. Most of the times felons that get the opportunity are high performing

It's like Dave Ramsey already pointed out, he's one application in hundreds if not thousands. Trust me, no one has time to dig through the details of thousands individuals no matter how dedicated one is as part of the hiring process.

Absolutely.

Love is not math Grace is not math. Lies are not math and promising somebody something and leaving them in confusion is not math. I laugh because I know there's no way out. You were never given a choice you never had free will.

Unfortunately, out of the hundreds of other people who apply for his jobs, he's one of probably five felons, so his application gets immediately tossed

Done purpose COPS, Judges and LAWYER feed off crime

Define a mistake? If someone has done something intentionally fully knowing it's wrong and the degree of punishment they will suffer then it's not a mistake. He's getting what he deserves. There is no mercy in the streets.

Supply and demand

Why should he be hired over someone who didn't break the law?

@@danielisaac7586 Maybe he's more qualified has more experience we don't know his skill or educational background.

@@danielisaac7586most people who break the law don’t get caught.

We have all made mistakes, but as an employer who doesn't know him why should I give him a chance when there's 100 other applicants without this risk?

​​@@digs1223cuz it might save lives. What if you denying him a chance makes him pull a gun and you and your staff end up as his hostages? Infringing on one's right to work in the USA does cause some serious issues in those who already have nothing to lose.

@@digs1223 Just because someone doesn't have a criminal conviction doesn't mean they aren't a risk. That is the dumbest argument I've ever heard. Most people don't get caught when committing a crime. I guarantee (if you are an employer) you have hired people who have committed horrible crimes and were never caught. A society that doesn't help people turn there lives around always fails. Rehabilitation is the only way to prevent recidivism and that only happens with people being given chances.

@@digs1223 then the squeaky clean guy steals all your money

@Dan Wruck I agree

Employers look for any reasons to say no! Although I have never been arrested in my life, I have had difficulty finding jobs since 1986. Why? Too much education(3 college degrees: BS Math, BS Physics, MS Math, went ABD for the doctorate). Most employers have dyscalculia or "math anxiety."(STEM washouts) Many employers are intimidated by me and ask stupid questions about my background. Felons do not have a monopoly on discrimination. I, to some extent, share in your plight. I go by 2 rules: 1) Apply to small companies with no HR department and cannot afford background software; and 2) Be self-employed. Don't waste time with large companies.

This is the way.

This is good information to put out to folks. Thank you!

I keep telling my brother in law this, but he still has an attitude problem, which I think counts against him way more than his record.

Yeah I posted this comment elsewhere, but my grandma's ex husband did time in a federal facility for felonies and went the CDL route

There’s a lot more ways then just getting a CDL

Fast food places always hire. Factories hire. Places that get felons hired for a bonus will hire you.

You mean trading stocks?

Like a plumber?

@@Pinpointstarlight You should be a plumber.

@@Pinpointstarlight yep

@@thegoldentroll yes

Boy who are you telling

It’s not that hard man. Trust me. Depends on what you’re trying to do.

That's cuz she's a woman. Men are the ones who are expected to suffer to death!

It's not the system's fault he committed felonies.

Hes not a victim, he’s a criminal delinquent that could have killed someone

Especially if you are Black or Latino in England they give you a second chance

@@christofl6523 You know why the US has such a high recidivism/incarceration rate? Because we don't rehabilitate. It's that simply. We say you've done your time now move on with your life then we put every barrier possible in their way to prevent them from moving on so they can go right back through the system and make the cops and lawyers more money.

@@christofl6523it’s not but prison is supposed to be rehabilitation for a person to reform not held against them people like you need to learn what it’s like to live with a chance to do better I bet you change your mind then

How many felons does he servitude ?

@@mba2ceo probably none. Dave is full of shit. Its all about who you know. That's how you get the good jobs.

I knew of a college student who was having a ride in a car with fellow students. Pulled over by police. Police found drugs in the car. Person, who had nothing to do with, got implicated, like the others and parents needed a very expensive lawyer to get him out of this mess. This is how bad it can get!

If you believe that then you obviously never traveled to Asia. In Thailand, a drug conviction is punishable by death.

It might be because of your poor English skills my guy.

Actions have consequences unfortunately 😕

​@@frankmundo4300true that but is it necessary to brow beat that person about it for the remainder of their life.

@@frankmundo4300he served his time, end of story

That is not too surprising. I know several people who have CDL and one with HAZMAT too and none of them are ever broke but with specialist jobs the odds of ok incomes is really high. People in super low or no skill jobs are the ones in my opinion who will be too underemployed to pay for basic access.

100%.

@Dan Wruck can’t be too picky when you’re a felon

Well, they don't. It's called expungement. Look it up. It's a way for people to remove crimes from their criminal record if they happened a lot time ago with no criminal history since. Not sure how hard it is to get something expunged since I've never had to do it. But it is the avenue to get rid of old crimes and restart your life.

They know if you have the wrong type of history things are very tough. I can not get a real job without additional education so I know with a history it gets a lot harder.

thats why i started my own business and make 6000-8000$ a month fck these employers

People like Dave understand but do not really understand that when I comes to good jobs that will not wear ones body out background really matters.

Unfortunately they are picky, obviously it also depends on the type of job a person applies for, that's mine and others I know that experiences it from a year to now

From a non felon I would expect this there are jobs that don’t check for me it’s appliance repair my boss doesn’t check

There's a liability issue- if they knowingly hire a felon and then something goes wrong, they're liable. They don't want to mess with that.

You would be surprised. I work at a warehouse and they wont hire you if you are a felon. Unless you know someone and is willing to put a good word for you. Construction is the best bet for anyone with a record.

Employers pay higher premiums for liability coverage when they have ex-felons, or the mentally-impaired as employees. That's why most jobs for ex-cons are; "minimum wage, any warm body" jobs. You're correct that hiring bodies is a dime a dozen; but quality, and retention are what most "reputable employers" look for. While I was inside I got my GED, & took college level education classes, & vocational classes. I paid for those classes myself, it wasn't "a gimmie". I was released in '91 after serving 10 calander years "day for day" in the State, and Federal Prison Systems. I was on parole, and being double-pressured by both state, and fed parole officers to get a job, "with a quickness", and provide paycheck stubs for jobs' verification, piss-tests, surprise visits, the whole shi**y-works. It was a tough set of years to get through; but I made it. I successfully discharged all my sentences in 2005, and received my discharge paperwork from both state & fed. I also maintained that same employer/job for over 30 years. It can be done but its not easy for anyone, especially those who have a criminal past, or are physically disabled in some way. You're competing for the same jobs as non-felony, high school/college grads, with no criminal records; and they don't have a "Parole Monkey" riding their backs, nor a bad criminal record to slow them down either. They're punks, tricks & smart a**es though, and will make you want to do something stupid to them. You can't though, you gotta remember the goal, support your family/loved ones. If you're a "real convict", you'll make it. Adapt, survive, and overcome. If not, you know the score.

most of the high paying jobs is about who you know and connections getting cert/degree is just the first step. Its about experience and who you know.

Most people can’t afford a lawyer even with a job.

You can not expunged or seal a DUI

@@stackzstudioz With a DUI it depends on the state. Plus expungement laws change constantly, so it might be a good idea to check in every five years or so with an attorney and ask them. If the answer is no, then the answer should be quick and free.

True...but do you see any 70 year old felons in construction? It's a young man's job.

@@cgasucks you can always save the money you make by learning to spend less. A penny saved is a penny earned. Fun should not be your priority and vacations should not be on your mind if you do not have a secured investment.

@@cgasucks he's 30.....

@@xfhnhhgjbvcfg Yeah but he's shouldn't be doing construction for the rest of his life.

@@cgasucks why not?

Yas my son yasssss

Yea I’m gonna go there, good luck with being a felon as a POC.

I don’t know man. It’s a cold world.

Casey the Spammer!

@@RandomVids519 - Casey is a Spammer!

That's what his show has become. I just came across this video because it was a topic of interest, but I stopped listening to him years ago.

Great advice.

can you get an expungement when its a actual convicition ? i already did prison time for it and its been 10 years

@@lmuns2507 depending on country and state you must speak with a lawyer first

​@@lmuns2507it just depends on the crime and it would really help just to call an attorney about it it took me a while to find one to help me because I have lots of charges and lots of different counties and he can help me seal some things but most things I can't get expunged.

I feel if you have skills no experience and homeless (super bad) is easier but with a history just getting access ever with a home and experience seems to be a problem in my opinion.

I had the book thrown at me for possessing a small amount of marijuana back 12 years ago. I went to jail and I was a high school teacher at the time. When marijuana became legal in my state my criminal record was erased and I was able to get my teaching license back. Now I’m a teacher again.

Alot of felonies can't be

@@envyandgreed15 It depends on the state. 👍

Can never get rid of a FBI fingerprint card,

Did that person go to jail? If not you should call the cops

Thanks dad

@@RandomVids519 Elon is your dad?

@@superblump87 Yes

I was wondering the same thing. I would have thought he would have brought it up if he had hired a couple in the past. So I think the answer is probably no.

Most have not done felonious activities.

You might want to change the people you hang around with if you believe this to be true.

@@surfdreamer918 i don’t hang with anyone these days but i’m from miami fl and majority of the popularity here are like this out here