employment after legal problems
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employment after legal problems
My husband is currently in a medical program but is now having legal problems from issues in the past and may be kicked out of the program. He did complete in and outpatient treatment and is still actively working on his recovery.
What employment opportunities are there for people with criminal backgrounds? Has anyone on here had legal problems and still found a respectful job and/or one that pays decent wages?
He has not gone to court yet so he does not know if he will be convited of a felony or misdemeanor.
What employment opportunities are there for people with criminal backgrounds? Has anyone on here had legal problems and still found a respectful job and/or one that pays decent wages?
He has not gone to court yet so he does not know if he will be convited of a felony or misdemeanor.
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I can't tell where you live but in Canada we have the John Howard Society (I can't post links, but www johnhoward ca) which works with employers and people who have legal trouble. There are sessions on interviewing, resume writing, everything you need to get back into the job-hunting frame of mind.
Even if you aren't in Canada, this website may have resources that can help.
Even if you aren't in Canada, this website may have resources that can help.
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I really don't know the answer to this but sometimes smaller employers are willing to take a chance on someone that is honest with them about their situation. I know a lot of people in recovery have felony records and it would be good for him to ask around and get experience, strength, and hope. My husband has a felony record and he chose to pursue a career where he is self-employed.
You asked in your other post about being married to a felon. I guess when I think about it I wouldn't be married to me if I saw myself on paper. I do not have a criminal record but I have had a disasterous record with relationships. Who I was and the mistakes I made have led me to who I am now. I hope that I won't be penalized for my past if I am doing the next right thing. We each have to decide what we can work with and what we can't....but I agree, just because it's a "label" doesn't make it so. You know the real man and you can decide if it is a situation that you are willing to be involved with.
I know this is all hard. It helped me to get into recovery and to realize that the only people that are "normal" are the ones that you don't know very well.
You asked in your other post about being married to a felon. I guess when I think about it I wouldn't be married to me if I saw myself on paper. I do not have a criminal record but I have had a disasterous record with relationships. Who I was and the mistakes I made have led me to who I am now. I hope that I won't be penalized for my past if I am doing the next right thing. We each have to decide what we can work with and what we can't....but I agree, just because it's a "label" doesn't make it so. You know the real man and you can decide if it is a situation that you are willing to be involved with.
I know this is all hard. It helped me to get into recovery and to realize that the only people that are "normal" are the ones that you don't know very well.
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