Broke and can't find a JOB!

I also have 2 felonies from over 20 years ago. Since then I have been married, raised 3 great children had been employed. Now with the present economy I was laid off and each time my interviews go well and then when I go to explain my convictions I can see something change in the employers eyes as if they are silently saying “we cant hire you”. My convictions were for burglary 2nd. I did my time and I would think that after being clean for over 20 years, that would count in my favor. there needs to be some sort of law against this. I fell it is straight out discrimination.

If you have a parole officer go see him or her. If you do not, go the the local parole office and explain to them what you just posted. Most keep a data base of employers who are willing to hire felons who are TRUELY trying to change their life.

And if you aren’t searching for a job 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, your only wanting a job, not trying to get one. It may not be the job you want, but take it. Do good work and look for a better one. Once you start with a work history you can present to an employer it makes a difference. Telling someone you’ve been out of work for 11 months and can’t get a job is not a good recommendation.

Go out and make your own luck!