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williamgalloway · Sep 16, 2009, 11:03 AM

I need to get some employment! I am an ex-con, doing anything I can to get right with God, and the world around me. I would like to get truck driver training, so that I can maybe get a good job, and be a good citizen. Aye, but here's the rub, I have no money! I am currently living in a veterans administration recovery program, and working the steps so that I can transition out into the community, so no money, no recent job history, a felony record, no driver's licence,and no leads. I have some schooling, having gone to college, and received an aa degree, but that doesn't seem to be enough reviewing my shortcomings. Please give me some positive feedback.

Clough · Sep 18, 2009, 12:35 AM

Hi, williamgalloway!

What sort of job experience and training for jobs do you already have, please? Also, what was your felony concerning?

Thanks!

williamgalloway · Sep 18, 2009, 09:16 AM

I have worked in security extensively, have been a manager of a gas station and a movie theater,have worked in many warehouses in almost all capacities, have done some construction work, am an stage actor, have also sang in bands, and singing groups as a lead singer, have done some sales, have also worked in restaurants, and have done some janitoriol work, have also done a lot of general labor.

williamgalloway · Sep 18, 2009, 09:18 AM

[QUOTE=williamgalloway;1984778]I have worked in security extensively, have been a manager of a gas station and a movie theater,have worked in many warehouses in almost all capacities, have done some construction work, am an stage actor, have also sang in bands, and singing groups as a lead singer, have done some sales, have also worked in restaurants, and have done some janitoriol work, have also done a lot of general labor, I believe that I have the capacity to perform any duty that someone will take the time out to explain to me

Clough · Sep 19, 2009, 12:22 AM

Hi again, williamgalloway!

You've got a large variety of things that you've already done for employment.

How about taking a couple of those things and concentrating on marketing yourself in them?

Truck driving and security types of employments probably won't be available for you for a number of years.

How about being a handyman, working at a dinner theater as an actor or waiter/actor, cleaning homes and/or businesses? Getting into a labor union and working construction is another possibility. Just have to be able to pass some tests.

I can help you with how to market yourself for things where you might be self-employed.

Thanks!