posted Fri, 09/25/2015 - 13:53
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Getting a job with a record
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I've been searching and searching and going to interviews only to be told that they later chose somebody else to fill in the position. This is after a court case involving possession. Nothing major because it was my first offense so they just made me do a DNA sample and drug diversion then poof it's off my record but that won't happen till December. Have any of you found luck getting employed with a record? It sucks shit man I feel fucked over..
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For pointing out the fact that we are creating a MASSIVE population of disenfrachised people with NO hope of any kind of affluent life....and for the people who say "fuckem"... just remember, those same desperate people WILL be coming for your shit.. by force or otherwise, and they are quickly going to outnumber you.
No amount of prisons (which we cant fund) or gun control (meaningless) will stop them.
We are ruining people lives over a weed that's legal in several states now (just as an example).
My point is, there are so many people now who commit a minor offense and then cannot get a job.
I'll do almost anything before I satrve to death or let my children go hungry, anf that includes taking by FORCE the shit of the yuppies who contributed to this bullshit.
rocketballzBro some states offer whats called a fidelity bond. They will issue it to an employer to prove you are rehabilitated and if you were to get into trouble in your new job, i.e. embezzling...the state would reimburse whatever you stole, to the employer. It's basically like insurance against you fucking up and it doesn't cost your employer anything. They may make you jump threw hoops and piss in a cup, but if you are serious about turning your life around this is one avenue to investigate. I know NJ has it. Good luck
The only luck brother I ever had was lying and saying I never been convicted of anything and hope they bluff on the background check. Most of the time they do!
NickshojWas offered all 3 jobs on the spot today!!! Probably the biggest turn around of my year for me. I was honest and personable and all the companies admired it. No lying required ;) I think I'm going to go with ice cream joint because they chose me to be a shift leader instead of a cashier: 16/hr! Thanks guys for all the support, couldn't have gotten the confidence to smash the interviews without all your advice. Now it's time to pay some payments.....and stock up for a recomp cycle;) which I need a little help with coming up with the perfect cycle. Thanks again guys.
NickshojSo I got 3 new interviews! One is a greeter position at an auto dealership, a cashier at an ice cream joint, and a sales associate position at OfficeMax. We'll see how if goes. I'm applying all of the advice you guys have given me. I'll give you guys an update if I get the job. Thanks fellas, means the world.
I have a record long as all hell state and fed. Violent career criminal, gang affiliated ,I turned my life around. I make over 20 dollars an hour my checks are over a thousand a week and I was high school drop out. Point being anything is possible bro a minor possession charge is nothing. People can tell if you want to better your life and put in the work. You have one chance to make a first impression and only one. Preferably I like to talk to them on the phone first as I'm pretty smooth and smart so then when they see me they don't just blow me off. Good luck and keep your head held high. You are your worst enemy in this.
StevebYou must work a lot of OT
Time and material I bump up material. Some jobs I charge more for. Some side jobs I make more as I'm licensed also. Just can't count on good help for long. Majority is tax free.
AnonAppearance is everything unfortunately.....
He should go in dressed top notch.... Always worked for me.
A man in a suit = self respect and demands respect.
They take you serious in a suit and tie. Works for me.
I have gotten jobs that I wasn't even qualified for because of this.
fully agree, i walk around with a tank top on with tattoos i get shunned by main stream society, wear a suit and tie its a different world, when i go to court i wear a suit and reading glasses, i believe it gives me a better chance honestly.
also op, dont be afraid to do a weeks work free- work your arse off and make sure your friendly with everyone, sucking up is a good thing- alot of times if you show your a good worker, do your job and are responsible, they dont care about your past, rock up 15 minutes early each day and stay back as long as needed, you should be fine- always use eye contact, smile and shake hands when greeting.
good luck
AnonYep
I agree. It shows respect to the perspective employer and it show that you have respect in yourself as well.
I had a guy who showed up to an interview with me, in a t-shirt and shorts! Shorts!!!
AnonWow
It just lets people know you are serious
yeah, lying is your best friend, dont disclose that you have a record, if they insist on a clearance then a scanner is your best friend, simply upload it onto your computer and back space your convictions, thats what i do.
Go back to school i went back to school got my associates degree by the time I was done with school my record was far enough behind to not give me problems to bad plus I had the degree which helped alot and I've got a good union job now
Stay clean and dont use no matter what!! Put in the footwork the job is comming. I believe in you. You got this.
I feel you on this one as I was in a much more dire situation legally 10 years ago.
My advice is to find a small company where you can work your way up into higher positions.
Get in on the ground floor (shipping/recieving/ order picking) bust your ass everyday, work the OT, and be courteous to EVERYONE you come across at work. (I know that's probably the hardest part.) I promise you if you put in the effort people will notice you and consider you for entry level management, sales roles, or operations roles that may come up. It's worked for me twice, and it can work for you too! Just buy my book!! J/K
Good luck, put your head down and start grinding son.
Awesome advise. So true. Atleast we got another chance.
Try a union apprenticeship. Lots to choose from..iron workers..etc
NickshojOnly iron I'll touch is the one that gives me gains...not a couple bucks an hour..which would suck, but thanks I'm sure they have other jobs available as well.
AnonI've done iron work... Made good money... Good benefits and union... When you have a union job it's harder to get fired and easier to get what u want out of that job... Don't be intimidated by the word "iron" thinking its a hard job not all ironwork is hard.... I have made rebar which is easy as shit and in fact boring.....
Iron workers make a decent wage an hour as a journeyman. Iron workers in my area make 30+ an hour...but..there are other union trades to choose from as well..some make more.
NickshojYou guys are the best, thanks for all the advice. Why is it that the Eroids community seems more caring than the real world? Well I'll make sure to soak up all the info. I think I'll just lie a little, get an entry level job and than move on to something greater from there. Thanks again brothas
BennyIronI like chunkys idea. Lie. Thats your other best option, lots of places wont back check you if they dont feel like they have a reason to so be very presentable and speak well in interviews.
Hard labor will hire you. But you will never make money doing that. Hustle, save, take a fast track 6month class in something to make yourself more valuable like massage therapy or a personal trainer. Can be freelance or work for a gym/spa.
Be your own boss so you dont have to worry about your record.
For those of us who get caught with serious weight. Do time. Come out and no one will hire you all we can do is hustle. So I did. Saved. Took a class and now I get paid bank rubbing lumps out of rich womens backs in a way overpriced spa.
And fuck temp agencies.
Hard labor, tree sevices, construction, no big corp is going to give you the go bro. Stay clean an sell yourself that your a hard worker and will prove yourself
Don't disclose your issue. Lie. If they actually do run your background claim that it was supposed to be taken off already. You will already have the job and then explain to your employer that your attorney is on it and said he will have it cleared up by December.
StevebSell steroids
PallMallLook into a union apprenticeship
bigmurphI used temp agencies for a long time and day labor both suck low pay and treated like shit by employers used Craigslist and just started applying for everything most companies that use Craigslist use it because they are to cheap to run background checks and drug screening i found a great job one month after using Craigslist and im still there and this was one month after getting released on trafficking try it i believe you will have the best luck there god bless you bro i know how hard it is to get quality work with a record don't give up also remember that alot of small business owners also have records thats why they start there own business because they couldn't get hired either some are understanding and like helping the next man that they can relate with stay away from big business companies they will not take the risk unless you get lucky wish you the best keep your head up
damnwhodattemp agencies are what i use, or word of mouth. nothing better than knowing someboyd that knows somebody...but yeh, temp agencies are the way to go. they dont discriminate, and they get u a job the same day u interview. as long as u can pass a piss test, and ur doing the right things in life, shit will work out for you...but i gotta ask. what do u mean all they did was take a DNA sample and drug diversion...what does that mean?
I agree with @damnwhodat. I have a record as well and I've still been able to find jobs but it's always been word of mouth...a reference from a friend. Let's be honest, just about every damn person who has gotten any kind of significant job has done so by knowing someone who put a word in for them
The state that I live in when you're convicted of a felony they take a DNA sample and run you through the system. You ever watch Forensic Files that's how a lot of idiots nowadays are getting caught up for the shit they've done in the past.
Off subject a little...They're gettin nasty now and a lot of countries are starting to incorporate a system where you passport links to their systems so your record will even show when you go to countries half way around the world...so check your shit before you fly fellas!
Without being indiscreet, it would actually be a big help to know how serious this record is. I had drug felonies for slingin shit about 15 years ago and I managed to get around it when looking for a job mostly by being upfront with them. If you hide it and they find it...fucked. But if your offense is not much worse than mine, and depending on how old it is, then you should still have options
BennyIronYeah. You got options...
1) hope for mercy someone will hire you
2) keep selling drugs (this is what most choice, thank the system that puts us in this cycle of getting busted and selling again)
3) go in to legitimate buisness for yourself. Massage therapy personal trainer shit like that.
4) wait it out and incure debt.
I deal with this personally so im pretty passionate about fuck the system.
One slip and they wanna end our future potential . Fuckers
NickshojNever sold anything, they caught me with some AAS.
BennyIronHow much? And what compounds?
(No brands/labs talk tho)
Nickshoj1 vial of cut mix (50 tren, 50 mast, 50 test) and clenbuterol
It took 7yrs
Yeah it's super hard. Just be honest. Hit all the job boards, Craigslist, even just go to a temp agency for anything. Good luck