I knew I could come here and find out something well see I joined this board because of my dad but I have since left my husband and have now gotten with a good man but he is a felon and the whole world seems to be like hell with him he has been in prison so therefore he can't work here this is a bunch of crap does all experience the same kind of predjudice attitudes?

I need to know for my husband is coming home in a year and my biggest concern is that he will not beable to find a job for he is a felon..the jobs will lokk at him for that and not the wonderful person he really is.. any ideas I would greatly appreciate.

My experiences trying to find employment as an ex-con have been terrible. The only way i could get work was to lie on the application, and hope they never found out. My thinking being that "I was looking for work when I found this job", ya know? Not a good plan if you're looking for a "career".

I know that there are some employment discrimination issues and laws in some parts, so a rejected applicant who is qualified may have some recourse there. But in all honesty, who wants to begin a whole new legal battle upon release from prison?

My best advice would be to look into starting a business... be your own boss. I know that there are some government grants, as well as other programs, that could facilitate this. Some even specifically for ex-cons! I'm sure the info wouldn't be too hard to find online.

Hope this helps some.

I agree with Misanthrope. Though I am currently employed, and they know.

For our peace of mind, Linda and I are trying to start our own business.

There are government grants that can help. We are in the earliest of research stages right now. We will be doing some internet surfing tomorrow to get information.

Good Luck,

Patti