I am seeking a career, however I have criminal background. Every which way I go, i seem to hit a road block, from universities for graduate programs to employers telling me a whole line of bs. I went to an employment agency the other day she told me she could help me find a job at IHOP. I have a degree in Neuro-science from a great university. Does any one have any advice?
Thanks

frylock7

I am a felon and I work at IHOP. I know it sounds beneath you, but for now, I would take it until something breaks loose. You have no idea how many good connections I have made at IHOP. You wouldn't think it is the place to network but, I have met editors and real estate brokers that have really helped me. A lot of businesses have their meetings at IHOP. Plus, I make $150.00 to $175.00 a day. There are a few women there that have degrees and choose to stay at IHOP because they make more money than they did with their degree. That is completely discouraging to me because I am in college and I owe a lot for loans. I would hate to think IHOP is the best thing, but I guess it comes down to doing something you love or making money. I would rather do something I love. But for now, IHOP pays the bills.

excon

Hello fry:

You should start your own thread.... But, I can see that you didn't know that, so somebody might come along and do it for you....

Anyway, I think ANY job in this economy is good. Plus, being a felon, if you look around here, you'll see that many of them can't even get a job at IHOP.

So, in my view, you're doing fine. And, what what was your question????

excon

paullafrance

well. have you ever thought about getting your felony expunged ?? no, i do not mean a pardon. it is a lot better than a pardon. when you get a pardon, there is a note put into your file stateing that you got a pardon, but when you get your felony expunged. it is totally erased. you can also go to hard2hire.com and goodwill.com yes, the people at the good will store near you will tell you how you can get paid training. and you will get paid while you go through training. i would also like to go and get a job out side of the united states.

johnni

to jermarley--can't you have your court records sealed as long as you have jumped thru all the hoops and are no longer"on paper"?

lovermamma

hmm, this sounds like a good thread. I to am a felon, working at a dead end job and my girlfriend keeps naggin me about a career. "what do you want to do with your life, you need to start thinking about that." I am 23 years old and did 3 years in prison, and lie on applications all the time so far, because if not, it just isnt happening. She dont understand that I CANT just go pick a career like she can and trot along my way and live happily ever after. Like someone said up there though, leave box empty, dress to impress, and push forward. If you are gonna be an asset to the company, and TRULY an asset and not just needing a job, they will want you. I liked the idea of the voerseas teaching, Im still on parole now, or id actually consider that! would be nice!

MLAS

YOU KNOW WHAT THE GOV DON'T CARE ABOUT US. HOW AM I SUPPOSE TO RAISE MY KIDS. DO FOR MY FAMILY. THEY WANT US TO GO BACK AND DO WRONG. ITS JUST NOT ABOUT ME ANYMORE BUT MY KIDS I NEED A JOB TO DO RIGHT BY THEM. I HATE THE FACT THAT THE GOV DOESN'T CARE. HELL THE WORLD SEEMS NOT TO CARE. I SAY THIS. IF YOU HAVE A FELONY AND WAS CONVICTED 7 YEARS AGO OR 5 YEARS AGO OR 10 YEARS AGO. GO FOR THE JOB

JUST GOT OUT. GO FOR IT. EOE.