Looking for a job in Southeastern Pa.

[Chelle]

I'm getting desperate. My husband was finally released from prison in May. He has been in a halfway house/drug rehab since then. He is supposed to get out the end of this month, but if he doesn't have a job lined up (and approved by the parole board) very soon, they are going to send him to another halfway house. I don't understand how they expect you to have a job straight out of prison when you can't even go on any interviews. But my understanding it isn't what’s is important now. I need to find him work, anything at all just to get him out of there. I want our life back!!!! Anybody out there in my area that knows of any jobs where they’d be willing to hire an "ex-con"? (I hate that word). He has lots of experience in machine shops, construction, and car repair. He is willing to take a job doing anything at this point. Please help if you can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!!!!

Chelle

[thunder]

When my friend was released, we searched monster.com (maintenance area, etc.) and forwarded his resume to jobs posted on the board. He was contacted by several. Man power - temp agency offered him a job. He explained his background, etc. It wasn't a problem.

Also, try viviting industrial areas, they appear to offer employment for those who have left the retreat (that's what I call it :-)

Do an engine search via mamma.com or info.com for companies that hire ex-felons, convicts, etc.

Try not go give up, for God will perfect that which concerns us.

[cepora]

Hi. I am from Southwestern PA and my son was released in March...he just got hired last week at Eat N Park. Good luck, I know it is tough.

[Chelle]

Thanks for the tips! Things have changed since I posted. My husbands couselor talked the PO into letting him come home without a job. Needless to say we're thrilled. He has been home twice now for day visits. It's been really nice. But he still needs to find a job, so thanks again for the info, I'll start searching.

Chelle