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Depends on what he did and when he did it.

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Originally posted by Sly_RJ
First off, is your buddy straight out telling people of his past? It doesn't seem like it. I've interviewed many people for both jobs and housing, if they aren't very honest with me I don't trust them. Why should I? As an employer or apartment manager, I run unnecessary risks by employing or renting to an ex-con, risks that I DON'T NEED TO RUN. By not being straight up with me, that just gives me more reason to say NO.

If he's straight out of jail with absolutely no recent work history, you're running into more problems by trying to get him into a "good job". It may suck, but send your buddy to Burger King for a couple months and then try again. Hey, it's money, it's effort, and it shows that he really is trying to be a good contributor to society.

I agree, I would hire someone if they told me upfront before running the backround checks that they have been arrested for a few felonies in the past, and have had a clean record since then, basically laying it all on the line.

Pre 9/11, you could get a top secret security clearance with a few felonies under your belt, but as long as you were truthful with the DSS investigators about everything and anything from your past. Those guys DON'T like suprises when investigating you!

I believe in giving second chances

I understand the concerns but I believe everybody should be given the chance to have a fresh start now and again...Afterall, all of us make mistakes

I would say depending on the crime they committed..
People make silly mistakes that the gov will throw you in jail for...
Some can be overlooked.

I have a friend in this situation and I know that is boss is very happy to have him. :-)
:thumbsup

It depends on what type of work. Hell no if children where around.

They had one slip through the cracks at my old High School a few years ago. The guy killed a girl student.

The only felon I know is my next door neighbor who is flooding my pasture and killing my horses off...

yes, i would hire him. especially if he is brilliant. it must be frustrating for him, im sorry to hear that. has he ever tried volunteer work? i think it would look good on his resume. the society, you know, is always hard up on ex cons. maybe he could ask for legal aid or something. i hope it turns out well for you.

Has he been into any trouble at all since then?

If not, hire an attorney, and try to get the record exponged.

I dont hire stupid people, I do hire briliant people. I dont care if he has made a mistake in his life, but if hes been convicted of something like rape/childporn I dont need him.

I probably wouldn't hire him either unless I was getting a kickback from the govt. or something..

So unless he was a far far better applicant then someone without a criminal record.. why should I?

50 ex-convicts hired :glugglug

.... and so the guy cant get a job so he goes on social security (costing $$$) or may end up back in jail (costing $60k per year.) there should be some rule to clear his record ovr something like this. the judgement is fucked...