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    Jun 27, 2011, 04:18 PM
    With a class 3 felony conviction what degree should I aim for?
    I have a class 3 felony conviction in Illinois for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute. This happened in 2009. I recently ended my probation with no violations. I'm starting to work towards a degree. Which degree would I best find a career with? Please help. Thank you in advance it really does mean a lot!
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    Jun 27, 2011, 04:53 PM

    You can't just pick a career out of the air. What are your interests? How good are your grades?

    If you choose a profession which requires a license can you be licensed with a Class 3 Felony.
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    Jun 27, 2011, 07:49 PM

    Well of course anything in the medical field, most likely anything in the insurance and real estate fields are out of the question. Anything in law enforcement and anything requiring a national security clearance.
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    Jun 28, 2011, 05:42 AM
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    I was thinking business or construction management. Do you have any ideas in general what I would be able to obtain after a degree with my background?
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    Jun 28, 2011, 05:44 AM
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    I wanted to possibly do something in psychology at first or human services. I called the department of professional regulation in Illinois and they were no help as to what I would be able to be licensed for as well as what I couldn't be licensed for. Any suggestions on what you think I should aim for in school?
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    Jun 28, 2011, 05:47 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Progress57 View Post
    Which degree would I best find a career with?
    Hello P:

    I'd get an MBA. Managers don't need licenses..

    excon
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    Jun 28, 2011, 06:01 AM

    As with most professional license ( outside of medical field) often they leave a allowance for a person to apply and ask for a waiver of their conviction. But to be honest it seldom happens. So I would not count on that.

    Of course religion is always a choice, some of the best preachers were once the worst sinners
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    Jun 28, 2011, 08:43 AM
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    Thank you excon! I've browsed this site and have heard you give great advice. Do you know if I will need a license in construction management Illinois? I called the department of professional regulation and they were absolutely no help. Someone even transferred me to the revenue department haha!
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    Jun 28, 2011, 08:54 AM
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    Do you know if I will need a license in construction management illinois?
    Hello again, P:

    Yes, I know. NO, you don't. It's like I said earlier, managers don't need licenses.

    excon

    PS> Uhhh, don't get your legal advice from bureaucrats... Ask ME!
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    Jun 28, 2011, 10:48 AM
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    Are you referring the only occupation I would be capable of is being a preacher? Or just something in the religious field?
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    Jun 28, 2011, 11:25 AM

    You totally misread what FrChuck said.

    This is also a tough job market - you with a degree and felony, other candidate with same degree and no felony - other candidate is going to get hired. You have to be better than they are. The key is going to be better grades, targeted experience.
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    Jun 28, 2011, 12:32 PM

    You might also want to look into an expungement down the road in about 8-10 years. That would defiitely help you if you had never been convicted of a felony prior to the one you had in 2009.
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    Jun 28, 2011, 01:06 PM
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    I appreciate all the feedback from everyone! :) I'm not trying to disrespect anyone here. With that said, I don't believe I misread what FrChuck said. He stated to look into religion. I know if it comes to being licensed I will have to be waived. From the research I have done so far Business is a pretty solid degree to get into with a felony. If someone gets a job without a felony from what I've read it will just take me more work and take a little longer to find a job in business. It is still possible though. I'm just going to have to put in more effort. Once again thank you!
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    Jun 28, 2011, 01:10 PM
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    In cook county, Illinois I've researched the conviction against me. It is not expungable. The only thing I can do is try for a pardon. That will take some time and I also have to prove I am a productive member of society which is ultimately what I'm trying to be! Thank you!
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    Jun 28, 2011, 01:41 PM

    Are you referring the only occupation I would be capable of is being a preacher? Or just something in the religious field?


    FrChuck hopefully will come along. He didn't say this is the ONLY job field for you. He said it's a thought.

    You added to "only." That's why I thought you misunderstood him.
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