Got "hired" by a couple places
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Got "hired" by a couple places
But it's only official after a background test
I have dui's so I'm terrified they're going rescind the offer
They only asked for felonies on the application though and I don't have any
Are places like best buy, target, and Barnes and noble strict about dui's?
I wish they'd just disappear after being sober over a year now but I know that's not going to happen, I'll be crushed if I don't get these jobs because of dui's, it's so hard to move on when people are constantly judging you on your past, god I hate my genes
I have dui's so I'm terrified they're going rescind the offer
They only asked for felonies on the application though and I don't have any
Are places like best buy, target, and Barnes and noble strict about dui's?
I wish they'd just disappear after being sober over a year now but I know that's not going to happen, I'll be crushed if I don't get these jobs because of dui's, it's so hard to move on when people are constantly judging you on your past, god I hate my genes
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Congratulations on your tentative offers!!
I know it sucks. I would think for an in-house retail job, they'd be checking more for things like theft and that a dui wouldn't hurt your chances. Anyway, the past gets farther and farther away every day. Good luck!
I know it sucks. I would think for an in-house retail job, they'd be checking more for things like theft and that a dui wouldn't hurt your chances. Anyway, the past gets farther and farther away every day. Good luck!
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Congrats on the offer! No, they shouldn't care about DUI's because:
As far as I know, the only jobs (outside of being a driver) that care about DUI and prev. use histories are jobs that require security clearances. Even then it matters how long ago that happened, the circumstances and of course the level of clearance required, as well as many other variables.
Don't sweat over it and again congrats!
1. A lot of folks have 'em. That would have to be a really high paid job to be able to filter out folks with DUIs.
2. They didn't ask for it. If they wanted to know - they'd ask.
3. Like onyx said, think of it in a context of a job description. Unless you are driving a corp vehicle, it shouldn't matter.
I can see if there were two identical candidates lined up, they might favor someone with no DUI, but you're already in the 'offer' stage.2. They didn't ask for it. If they wanted to know - they'd ask.
3. Like onyx said, think of it in a context of a job description. Unless you are driving a corp vehicle, it shouldn't matter.
As far as I know, the only jobs (outside of being a driver) that care about DUI and prev. use histories are jobs that require security clearances. Even then it matters how long ago that happened, the circumstances and of course the level of clearance required, as well as many other variables.
Don't sweat over it and again congrats!
I would think it would depend upon what type of job you are applying for. If the job requires driving, they might frown on an applicant with DUIs, but if it's an inside sales type job, I wouldn't think it would be that big a deal. It's really hard to tell these days.
Good luck to you! I'm sure you'll find something. (((HUGS)))
Good luck to you! I'm sure you'll find something. (((HUGS)))
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In many states, acquiring teacher certification and other jobs sanctioned by the states' Boards of Education (such as becoming a licensed social worker) can be difficult following a DUI conviction. The only way you'll know if this affects your being hired is if the hiring mangers tell you why you weren't hired. If they don't tell you, I would ask why you weren't hired. You may learn something important that can help you in your job search and in your future interviews.
The main thing is...whatever happens now is out of your hands. Don't waste time worrying about something over which you have no control. To fret now would be like worrying about a test you took yesterday.
Congrats on the offers but may i ask why you hate your genes? I understand that there's a genetic factor to alcoholism but it is possible to live in recovery for many many, many years despite this. You don't have to like the genetic factor but don't hate it. It does us no good to hate part of our very selves. For me, i have found peace in accepting this and working with what i've been given. While i wouldn't wish alcoholism on anyone, i am strangely grateful for my life and escapades in alcoholism. They've all led me to recovery and to a kind of peace, insight and gratitude that many people never experience.
Wishing you luck with the jobs and peace with yourself, friend!
Wishing you luck with the jobs and peace with yourself, friend!
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Good luck, I sincerely wish you all the best. For what it's worth I have employed people in these types of positions and theft was an absolute no no but DUI was not a deal breaker. It depends on company policy I suppose. All the best
I suppose it depends on what the question on the application form said,if there was one, and how you answered it.
I know in the UK the wording on application forms differs. On some you don't have to declare spent convictions which DUIs become after a period of time. Some don't ask about motoring convictions so you don't have to mention them. Some ask for full disclosure including spent convictions but these would not usually be asked for a sales role.
If a question is not answered honestly and a background check reveals the truth I imagine they would not hire due to honesty issues. As you have been honest or not been asked the question I'm sure you will be fine. I hope you are successful. I have a DUI from many years ago and know how hard it is when the past comes back to haunt us. Wishing you the best of luck
I know in the UK the wording on application forms differs. On some you don't have to declare spent convictions which DUIs become after a period of time. Some don't ask about motoring convictions so you don't have to mention them. Some ask for full disclosure including spent convictions but these would not usually be asked for a sales role.
If a question is not answered honestly and a background check reveals the truth I imagine they would not hire due to honesty issues. As you have been honest or not been asked the question I'm sure you will be fine. I hope you are successful. I have a DUI from many years ago and know how hard it is when the past comes back to haunt us. Wishing you the best of luck
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when I was at flight attendant training for 6 weeks in Minneapolis, we had a couple people kicked out for DUI's. They asked when we applied for the job if we had a DUI but I guess these people thought the airlines wouldn't really check and they did.
For nursing school, one man had a DUI. It was touch and go, he had to jump through some hoops but the board of nursing let him get his nursing license.
I think for retail it should be fine.
Everyone deserves a second chance.
For nursing school, one man had a DUI. It was touch and go, he had to jump through some hoops but the board of nursing let him get his nursing license.
I think for retail it should be fine.
Everyone deserves a second chance.
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