What should I do?
Got The Job Got The Offer Letter BUT!!!! Then THE DISAPPOINTMENT HITS ME I AM SOO HURT 😢 😢😢😢🥺🥺
So I went in for an interview which was Truly inonly which was only supposed to be taken about 15 minutes which ended up going about an 2 hours
I the job on the spot and then got a text message with the word of prayer and encouragement
They also sent prayer for me during my surgery on today
And the this happens next 1 1/2 half hour later I get and congratulations and said they will see me on my start date
30 min later I get another text from the owner saying that they would no longer be able to hire me do to my background but keep in mind that what’s on my background was from 37 years ago and they are 3 misdemeanors which one end up being felony
I have tried to get the issue resolved and then to the fact that I’m trying to work inside of a daycare and they are misdemeanors which end up being Felonies
Theft by shop lifting at 16 & 18 and it was milk pamper and clothes
I’m trying to work inside of a daycare I’m not able to get a job I do not want to work the rest of my life in fast food any advice anyone truly
This was by far an awesome interview the best interview that I have ever had in my entire life
I am tryna clean up my background never thought after 37 decades I see these demons again
ADVISE ANYONE
It appears that the most important thing for you to do is to get your juvenile record expunged. Consult with a lawyer. If you cannot afford one, go to your local courthouse and get directed to an office that does that work pro bono. Good luck.
Their words are total nonsense. That happens on Jobcase OFTEN. The FTC has Federal Regulations about steps you may take. "• An employer must take certain steps before they decide not to hire, keep, or promote you because of something in the report. They must give you a copy of the report and a “Summary of Rights” that tells you how to contact the background reporting company." Don't expect anything though. Jobcase has run this scam OFTEN.
Acknowledge that you made a mistake when you were very young and in fact have learned from the mistake
See if they can give you any idea of how you can get the job. Alternately, you might need to try another line of work, such as retail or restaurants. Go to your city's community college and see if they can help you find something else you can do. You may need to get a certificate or somesuch, but it will be worth it. And, yes, always be upfront with this info, and try not to downplay it, i.e., it was a misdemeanor but became a felony. Good luck! Job hunting is the pits. We should get extra credit for getting through it.
Really sorry to hear what happened. We have a supportive community for #fairchance job search and lots of members shared knowledgeable insights regarding background checks. Normally it should not go beyond 7 years. Considering your records are so far back ago, you should be able to take some action to update your record. Here is a helpful tip from other member @Francisco Ortiz:
Contact Lexis Nexus that’s the company that does the background checks for almost all companies. Ask them what they are reporting. I called had it resolved directly with them for an event that was expunged. I was surprised that it even came up and pissed off since it was expunged 24 years ago. They still had not updated records from the expungement. In the end they removed it and I got a confirmation letter from them. Hope that helps you and anyone else reading this.
I hope it helps. You can also check out our second chances resource center to explore more suggestions and job search tips. Let us know if you have any other question!
Be upfront an tell them about the records be honest ,they will find out anyway