My son got into a fight with my husband and was convicted of Domestic Violence. He had to go to jail for four months. Now he is having a hard time finding a job even though the conviction was a misdomeanor, since it was his first conviction.

He is also Bipolar, we just found out, because he tried to cut his wrist. So things are pretty ruff right now.

He has moved to the State of Washington and so far hasn't found any employment.

Does it ever get any better for someone who is trying to start again?

Clough

How old is your son, please?

Clough

Okay. I can see that you are looking around on the site for other things. I wanted to send you a private message to let you know that I have responded to your question. However, you don't have the private messaging function turned on in your profile, so I do hope that you know that I have responded.

poopsie1957

My son is now 28 years old. We just found out three weeks ago, that he is bipolar, although we always thought he was.

Clough

Thank you for returning! What kind of jobs has he held in the past?

poopsie1957

Golf Course Work and Landscaping
Cook (he is a really good cook) for an Italian Restaurant
Lighting Company
Alaska Fishing Processing Boat
Some Construction Work

He prefers to cook, but is looking for anything right now.

Clough

What might be some of the reasons that he left any of those jobs? Depending on the reasons, that could also be one of the reasons why he might be having trouble finding employment.

poopsie1957

Golf Course, his dad works there and is the boss. He didn't like the work.
Lighting Company, there wasn't any work and he got paid very little.
Fishing Boat, seasonal work
Italian Restaurant, they wanted him to come back but he wanted to leave and go back to Seattle.

He's a really good worker and all his bosses have liked him.

poopsie1957

Since he was convicted of "Domestic Violence" for fighting with his Stepdad, it just puts more strain between them that he can't find a job now. Also, he was turned down in Tennessee when he went to rent an apartment. Seems really unfair that people are punished for the rest of their lives for one stupid act.

Clough

I'm assuming that he graduated from high school. But, has he had any other education or training besides that which he might have received in high school? Also, would it be possible for some of the former employers to write some letters of recommendation for him?