This world is crazy!
When I was 18 I got in to some trouble let's say I was hanging around the wrong people and I paid the Altimate price now I'm a convicted felon, not a violent crime it was a drug charge it was my 1st and only run in with the law. Now at 35 I've always been able to find and keep a job I've proven to be a law abiding citizen and my background proves it I have great credit and all but that one thing hangs over my shoulder and in the 16 years since the arrest jobs treat me like a criminal and look over all the great things I've done to prove that I'm one of the few that actually changed and went through every step I was supposed to. I will be expunging my record because no Matter what I do I'm a criminal and nothing can change that it's sad but this world doesn't believe in rehabilitation. I can see if I were an habitual offender, or had a violent crime like robbery, murder, assault but it might as well be that because I'm treated like it is. I always keep my head up and I will always land on my feet.
Hi Ney santana ! I am so sorry to hear that things have been a struggle for you lately.
You're definitely not alone, as others here on Jobcase have faced this as well.
• For support join this [group] (https://www.jobcase.com/groups/EFDAAB25684C498FB2AFCC626B1E30C4)
• For resources and where to go from here check out [Ex-offenders] (https://exoffenders.net/). It was created to help folks in your position learn about their options and provide the tools you need to re-enter the workforce.
• For companies that hire ex-offenders check some out some [here] (https://exoffenders.net/employment-jobs-for-felons/) as well as info about the benefits an employer will gain from hiring you [here] (https://www.iseek.org/exoffenders/find-job/benefits-ex-offenders.html)
When you are ready to start your job search simply follow these steps:
1. Click on Jobs & Companies at the top of the page, or head over [here] (http://www.jobcase.com/jobs/search)
2. Enter a job into the search field where it says Job Title, Keywords, or Company.
3. Add in your location by filling in your City and State OR zip code. Then click the magnifying glass to search.
4. Once the list is up, click on “View Job" of any you are interested in and then apply.
We are thinking of you and wishing you the best!