I'm trying to start over at 32, a felon, and bad credit all because I messed everything up in my 20's. I said I'm trying, I just don't know how. I want to move are away like California but even then I'm sure things will follow me. I'm lost. And relationships I dunno if I have any, ha.. Any suggestions? For real. Email me , I could use the help.
Julian wrote:
I want to move are away like California
Changing your location changes nothing.
Have some near-term goals. Make a plan, and expect that each part of the goal will take a good deal of work.
Stop using credit and your credit problems fix themselves in a few years. Credit is for suckers anyway.
Good luck.
OK so,
get a full-time factory job-3 to 4 days a week, long shifts, not fun. Very easy to get ESPECIALLY going through an employment agency--google "(town you're in) employment agencies" if you don't already know one.
Live long term (multiple months) in either a cheap motel or cheap apartment. The goal is to save a lot of your paycheck for a while.
Meanwhile, look for better, less demeaning jobs--maybe like a custodian. Or, apply for a better job within the company you work at. You know, a 5 day/40 hour work week, maybe a little better pay and less monotony. Point is, as a felon you're going to be blue collar, and you're going to have to make it work by living well under your financial means for a while.
The money you save, invest in the stock market.
Don't drink/party on weekends--HUGE waste of money and energy you don't have. Never give in to instant gratification, you're in a hole, you need to dig out, no time for breaks.
Buy a motorcycle--it's infinitely better than a bike and cheaper than a car. Take out a small loan for it you don't actually need, then pay it back ahead of time. That money you lose will be worth the improved credit score, allowing you to get a car on loan later.
Ask jamin, I believe he has a similar background.
Gotta find a job. wherever you can. Maybe if you are willing to move, go to an oil boom town or something where you can get a job and make quick money while living simply. Research this online.
If you don't want to do that, then I agree you need to get a cheap apartment and a normal job where you can work. DO NOT blow money on booze or drugs or partying at all.
Maybe join a running group or try to meet up with a couple or runners to try and make new friends.
Work 5 days a week 8 hours a day. If you wanna grab a cheap 6 pack for a Friday and Saturday night, or the football game sunday, go for it, but you need to save money and get your life in order.
Again step 1 is taking whatever job you can. there are organizations that work with former felons to find work. Or an employment agency.
Get a job at a construction company.
You will move up quickly if you do these things (in order of importance)
-speak english
-show up,
-follow orders,
-try
-express interest in learning new skills (like operating a backhoe)
1 2 3 green wrote:
Get a job at a construction company.
You will move up quickly if you do these things (in order of importance)
-speak english
-show up,
-follow orders,
-try
-express interest in learning new skills (like operating a backhoe)
I would add, move to the Mid-West and join a church. Surround yourself with people that live the way you want to live. Getting away from bad influences can only help.
Move to Alaska. Work. Let 10 years pass. Then you're good to go.
some felonies are more felonious than other. If you have a non-violent felony the road is easier. Talk to an employment specialist about the obstacles you face as a felon. Some industries flat out will not take you.
basics
http://www.howfelonscangetjobs.com/2013/08/Jobs-for-Felons-Top-Ways-Ex-offenders-Felons-Jobs.html
When inmates are released, most hope they will never face incarceration again. One sure way to increase the odds of success is to find stable employment as soon as possible. I have been helping ex-offenders and felons get jobs for many years and I have found some really good ways that people with criminal records can get hired. I am sharing the top five ways here:
Temporary Agencies - Temporary employment agencies are one the best ways for a felon to get a job. Many companies turn to temp agencies as a way to keep their businesses running. Often when an employer finds that a temporary employer has a good work ethic and fits well the job is offered permanently. The key for ex-offenders and felons applying for temporary work is to apply to local independent agencies rather than large corporate agencies. The larger companies often have policies that are set in their corporate offices that prohibit the hiring of those with criminal records. Local independent agencies can employ anyone they feel they can place regardless of whether they have a record or not. Grab you local telephone book and make of list of temp agencies to visit and fill out applications just like you would any other employer.
Moving Companies, Furniture and Appliance Retailers - Moving companies and stores that sell large appliances and furniture often are looking for strong capable people who can move large items. Often criminal records are of little importance if they can find a dependable person who can get the job done by delivering goods safe and sound to customers.
Large Retail Stores - When you think of large retail stores like Target, Wal-Mart or you local supermarket you think of cashiers and department salespeople. What few people think about are the unseen people who help to keep the store running. There are people who clean the floors, stock the shelves and unload trucks. The reason we rarely see these people is because they work overnight. Not everyone is cut out to work the overnight shift. Often it is hard for people to work that shift. Because of this, there are often openings for people who can do a good job on the overnight crew. Contact your local large retail store or supermarket to find out if there are any openings on the overnight shift.
Property Managers - Many apartment and condominium communities are manage by property mangers who keep everything looking nice for the residents. Every property manager has a staff at every property who does the work necessary to maintain these communities. There are often openings for people who can do minor repairs, painting and general cleaning. Many of these communities have the property manger's name on the signs at the entrances. Contact them to inquire about any open positions
Restaurants - Every restaurant is in need of people who are dependable and can do a variety of jobs. Dish washing, filling ice stations, and helping the kitchen, bar and wait staff are just a few of the duties of the kitchen utility person. If you can get to work on time and have a passion for serving guests, there are many jobs available. Make a list of restaurants in your area and call each one to see if there are positions available. You can cover a lot more ground on the telephone than you can on foot.
Ex-offenders and felons are hired everyday. There are jobs to be had if you are willing to put in the work to find them and prepare yourself to show employers that you will be a great employee. Best of luck!
Live like a monk, no drugs, except psychedelics when you're ready.
Shed your vices.
Dedicate your life to training for the 800.
This will provide the structure to correct your experience on this planet within 2 years.
Martha Stewart wrote:
some felonies are more felonious than other. If you have a non-violent felony the road is easier. Talk to an employment specialist about the obstacles you face as a felon. Some industries flat out will not take you.
basics
http://www.howfelonscangetjobs.com/2013/08/Jobs-for-Felons-Top-Ways-Ex-offenders-Felons-Jobs.htmlWhen inmates are released, most hope they will never face incarceration again. One sure way to increase the odds of success is to find stable employment as soon as possible. I have been helping ex-offenders and felons get jobs for many years and I have found some really good ways that people with criminal records can get hired. I am sharing the top five ways here:
Temporary Agencies - Temporary employment agencies are one the best ways for a felon to get a job. Many companies turn to temp agencies as a way to keep their businesses running. Often when an employer finds that a temporary employer has a good work ethic and fits well the job is offered permanently. The key for ex-offenders and felons applying for temporary work is to apply to local independent agencies rather than large corporate agencies. The larger companies often have policies that are set in their corporate offices that prohibit the hiring of those with criminal records. Local independent agencies can employ anyone they feel they can place regardless of whether they have a record or not. Grab you local telephone book and make of list of temp agencies to visit and fill out applications just like you would any other employer.
Moving Companies, Furniture and Appliance Retailers - Moving companies and stores that sell large appliances and furniture often are looking for strong capable people who can move large items. Often criminal records are of little importance if they can find a dependable person who can get the job done by delivering goods safe and sound to customers.
Large Retail Stores - When you think of large retail stores like Target, Wal-Mart or you local supermarket you think of cashiers and department salespeople. What few people think about are the unseen people who help to keep the store running. There are people who clean the floors, stock the shelves and unload trucks. The reason we rarely see these people is because they work overnight. Not everyone is cut out to work the overnight shift. Often it is hard for people to work that shift. Because of this, there are often openings for people who can do a good job on the overnight crew. Contact your local large retail store or supermarket to find out if there are any openings on the overnight shift.
Property Managers - Many apartment and condominium communities are manage by property mangers who keep everything looking nice for the residents. Every property manager has a staff at every property who does the work necessary to maintain these communities. There are often openings for people who can do minor repairs, painting and general cleaning. Many of these communities have the property manger's name on the signs at the entrances. Contact them to inquire about any open positions
Restaurants - Every restaurant is in need of people who are dependable and can do a variety of jobs. Dish washing, filling ice stations, and helping the kitchen, bar and wait staff are just a few of the duties of the kitchen utility person. If you can get to work on time and have a passion for serving guests, there are many jobs available. Make a list of restaurants in your area and call each one to see if there are positions available. You can cover a lot more ground on the telephone than you can on foot.
Ex-offenders and felons are hired everyday. There are jobs to be had if you are willing to put in the work to find them and prepare yourself to show employers that you will be a great employee. Best of luck!
Why don't you have a job? Who has time to read or, worse, write that wall of text?
Ashamed of trumpy wrote:
Move to Alaska. Work. Let 10 years pass. Then you're good to go.
I was going to also suggest alaska, lots of work, but not many distractions
1:39.99 wrote:
Martha Stewart wrote:some felonies are more felonious than other. If you have a non-violent felony the road is easier. Talk to an employment specialist about the obstacles you face as a felon. Some industries flat out will not take you.
basics
http://www.howfelonscangetjobs.com/2013/08/Jobs-for-Felons-Top-Ways-Ex-offenders-Felons-Jobs.htmlWhen inmates are released, most hope they will never face incarceration again. One sure way to increase the odds of success is to find stable employment as soon as possible. I have been helping ex-offenders and felons get jobs for many years and I have found some really good ways that people with criminal records can get hired. I am sharing the top five ways here:
Temporary Agencies - Temporary employment agencies are one the best ways for a felon to get a job. Many companies turn to temp agencies as a way to keep their businesses running. Often when an employer finds that a temporary employer has a good work ethic and fits well the job is offered permanently. The key for ex-offenders and felons applying for temporary work is to apply to local independent agencies rather than large corporate agencies. The larger companies often have policies that are set in their corporate offices that prohibit the hiring of those with criminal records. Local independent agencies can employ anyone they feel they can place regardless of whether they have a record or not. Grab you local telephone book and make of list of temp agencies to visit and fill out applications just like you would any other employer.
Moving Companies, Furniture and Appliance Retailers - Moving companies and stores that sell large appliances and furniture often are looking for strong capable people who can move large items. Often criminal records are of little importance if they can find a dependable person who can get the job done by delivering goods safe and sound to customers.
Large Retail Stores - When you think of large retail stores like Target, Wal-Mart or you local supermarket you think of cashiers and department salespeople. What few people think about are the unseen people who help to keep the store running. There are people who clean the floors, stock the shelves and unload trucks. The reason we rarely see these people is because they work overnight. Not everyone is cut out to work the overnight shift. Often it is hard for people to work that shift. Because of this, there are often openings for people who can do a good job on the overnight crew. Contact your local large retail store or supermarket to find out if there are any openings on the overnight shift.
Property Managers - Many apartment and condominium communities are manage by property mangers who keep everything looking nice for the residents. Every property manager has a staff at every property who does the work necessary to maintain these communities. There are often openings for people who can do minor repairs, painting and general cleaning. Many of these communities have the property manger's name on the signs at the entrances. Contact them to inquire about any open positions
Restaurants - Every restaurant is in need of people who are dependable and can do a variety of jobs. Dish washing, filling ice stations, and helping the kitchen, bar and wait staff are just a few of the duties of the kitchen utility person. If you can get to work on time and have a passion for serving guests, there are many jobs available. Make a list of restaurants in your area and call each one to see if there are positions available. You can cover a lot more ground on the telephone than you can on foot.
Ex-offenders and felons are hired everyday. There are jobs to be had if you are willing to put in the work to find them and prepare yourself to show employers that you will be a great employee. Best of luck!
Why don't you have a job? Who has time to read or, worse, write that wall of text?
you are a poor troll.
Reality Nazi wrote:
Live like a monk, no drugs, except psychedelics when you're ready.
Shed your vices.
Dedicate your life to training for the 800.
This will provide the structure to correct your experience on this planet within 2 years.
What if he is better suited for the 400 or 1500??!!
Carl Wagner wrote:
1 2 3 green wrote:Get a job at a construction company.
You will move up quickly if you do these things (in order of importance)
-speak english
-show up,
-follow orders,
-try
-express interest in learning new skills (like operating a backhoe)
I would add, move to the Mid-West and join a church. Surround yourself with people that live the way you want to live. Getting away from bad influences can only help.
You say get away from bad influences and then recommend joining a Church. That's a big contradiction.
contradicktarian wrote:
Carl Wagner wrote:I would add, move to the Mid-West and join a church. Surround yourself with people that live the way you want to live. Getting away from bad influences can only help.
You say get away from bad influences and then recommend joining a Church. That's a big contradiction.
Secular humanism is fine too. There are plenty of inter- and nondenominational soup kitchens and areligious organizations that help others.
Connect with other people and don't leave too much time to sit around an contemplate your problems.Maybe invest a little in education if you find something that inspires you.
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