How to get a job after being in prison? Divine intervention?

AP007

Scuffer wrote: »

It isn't the first but it is always asked.

then tell them before you decide to waste their time.

FBaby

You come across here as genuinely sorry for what you've done and full on good intentions to work hard. You inspire sympathy and commitment. This is what you need to portray during the interview. I wouldn't put it in your statement because it is even easier to dismiss you at this stage before you being able to show the above.

I would go to the interview, really sale yourself in terms of skill, enthuasiam and commitment, and then at the end, bring the subject yourself very much as you've done here on the forum. Explain that you take full responsibility, that you totally accept that it was a very silly thing, that it has made it much harder for you to continue with what was a very succesful way towards a good career, that you appreciate that, but it doesn't change the person you are inside, if anything, it has made you even more determined and appreciative of the importance of being responsible.

You will then either have those who inevitably will see trouble whatever you say and dismiss you. Nothing you can do about these people. However, you might strike with someone who has made a stupid mistake in their past too and recognise your ability and be prepared to give you a chance. That's what you need to bank on. Really wishing you good luck.

Tiddlywinks

Poor kid? Seriously?

I find it hard to believe that anyone ex-job would just say that. How many times will some parent get a knock on the door in the middle of the night about their 'poor kid' who has OD'ed? That's where the sympathy should lie NOT with someone who knew he was carrying drugs and was getting paid to do it.

It's not 'just' weed - there's a rising drug culture that is a serious threat to our communities and the OP fed that culture.

terra_ferma

Scuffer wrote: »

Thanks Jim. I'll ask my probation officer about prison charities but she doesn't seem to be much help. If through the miracle of god i get a job i will post back letting you know.

here's some pointers

a helpline: http://www.nacro.org.uk/what-we-do/resettlement-advice-service/resettlement-advice-service-tel-020-7840-1212,1536,NAP.html

http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/need_help/your_next_steps_in_the_uk/ex-offender_support_s

http://www.blueskydevelopment.co.uk/

Kayalana99

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

Poor kid? Seriously?

I find it hard to believe that anyone ex-job would just say that. How many times will some parent get a knock on the door in the middle of the night about their 'poor kid' who has OD'ed? That's where the sympathy should lie NOT with someone who knew he was carrying drugs and was getting paid to do it.

It's not 'just' weed - there's a rising drug culture that is a serious threat to our communities and the OP fed that culture.

People make mistakes it shouldn't cost them 22 months in prison for one bad judgement error.

Yes, drugs kill and I agree that the OP shouldn't of done it - but were only human after all.

RiverStar

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

Poor kid? Seriously?

I find it hard to believe that anyone ex-job would just say that. How many times will some parent get a knock on the door in the middle of the night about their 'poor kid' who has OD'ed? That's where the sympathy should lie NOT with someone who knew he was carrying drugs and was getting paid to do it.

It's not 'just' weed - there's a rising drug culture that is a serious threat to our communities and the OP fed that culture.[/QUOTE)

While l agree with some of what you say. Surely as it seems to be a one off occasion and he was is showing regret and remorse, each individual like OP should be given the chance to prove themselves as people make mistakes.

l know of repeat drug carriers doing time repeatedly. I wouldn't give them the time of day as they do know what they're doing and just continue until they're caught and banged up again.

I may get slated for saying this, but we live in a free will society and no one is forced to buy the drugs, just like alcohol or cigarettes. Everyone knows the dangers of all three, being highly addictive and all three can kill eventually if abused.

Prothet_of_Doom

Al1x wrote: »

Have you thought about becoming self employed?

A bloke I went to school with, went to prision and when he came out trained as a bricklayer, started using his middle name, and does lots of small maintenance tasks.

Summer is coming, there are lawns to be mowed.

Ronaldo_Mconaldo

RiverStar wrote: »

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

Poor kid? Seriously?

I find it hard to believe that anyone ex-job would just say that. How many times will some parent get a knock on the door in the middle of the night about their 'poor kid' who has OD'ed? That's where the sympathy should lie NOT with someone who knew he was carrying drugs and was getting paid to do it.

It's not 'just' weed - there's a rising drug culture that is a serious threat to our communities and the OP fed that culture.[/QUOTE)

While l agree with some of what you say. Surely as it seems to be a one off occasion and he was is showing regret and remorse, each individual like OP should be given the chance to prove themselves as people make mistakes.

l know of repeat drug carriers doing time repeatedly. I wouldn't give them the time of day as they do know what they're doing and just continue until they're caught and banged up again.

I may get slated for saying this, but we live in a free will society and no one is forced to buy the drugs, just like alcohol or cigarettes. Everyone knows the dangers of all three, being highly addictive and all three can kill eventually if abused.

A one off occasion that they got caught more like.

Derwent

sniggings wrote: »

unemployed...it's not a lie, unless directly asked than it's not an issue.

I've heard a few exoffenders say they can not get a job because they have been in prison, I would love to know what jobs they are applying for that they get asked that question.

You are clearly unaware of the law regarding disclosure of prison sentences. Anybody receiving a prison sentence of more than 30 months has to disclose it to employers for the rest of their life, it will NEVER be a spent conviction.

Yes they could lie, but guess what ? If they get found out then they have committed another criminal offence by not disclosing and can go back to prison for it.

adouglasmhor

Al1x wrote: »

Have you thought about becoming self employed?

How do you htink he got 43 months in the pokey?