with a coorporation. The charge is over 7 years old and I have not been in any trouble since. I also have my associates degree and a stellar resume. #1 in sales 2 years in a row at a Fortune 100 company with proof. Luckily that company didnt do a background check on me for some reason. I work for a mid level medical supply company now and want to change jobs, but I am wondering if I should even bother. I was turned down by several companys when the charge was 5-6 years old ie. Dell, Pitney Bowes. Please advise. I still have to wait 2 more year before i can apply for a pardon in my state Tennessee.
It was a felony because a friend of mine got arrested buying a more ellicit drug, cocaine i think. So he decided to set me up. I got him an ounce of marijuana from a friend and didnt make a cent off it, I did it as a favor. Little did I know that he set me up to get himself out of trouble. He ended up not getting any jail time and I think that he also got his record reduced to a misdemeanor. he set several others up as well. Now I am stuck with a Class E felony, it was reduced to a felony possession of marijuana. And a cokehead is walking the streets basically a clean record. I am a very talented salesperson and my resume blows people away and then when I tell them I have a record they just look at me differently. Luckily I have always been able to get a good job through friends but since I have payed my time and I quit somking pot the day I was arrested. This is just BS, dont you love the justice system??
Is anyone on here in Human resources? If so I would like for you to explain if I would have problems getting a job with a 7+ year old possession of marijuana (felony) at your corporation. Keep in mind that is the only charge on my record ever and I havent even had a speeding ticket before. I am extremely clean cut, professional, and wear a suit and tie everyday now. By looking at me, I look like a regular college grad.
Why was it a felony? Hope this doesn’t keep you from getting ahead in life…..
It won’t make a difference at all. That is actually quite an insignificant “crime” if you will to have. It’s a lot better than manslaughter or stealing. Also, I am almost 99% sure that possession is NOT a felony/ It is a misdeamenor. Good luck 2 u!
If you have paid your debt, you could try, but, most companies can not hire a felon regardless of the time past…banks especially. The best you can do is prove your worth, be honest, find out what kind of background tests they perform.
It’s very unfortunate that the matters of your past can haunt your future. Yes, you will always have issues with a felony conviction, even after it is pardoned it will still be on your record, but as a pardoned offense. The government will look at your offense as forgiven, but the double standards of society will always view you as a criminal. now check this out–in 1995 I shot a police officer in self defense and was charged with four felonies. I was acquitted of; MALICE; 2nd degree murder; Assault on a Public Official; but was found guilty of carrying a concealed firearm by a person under 21 without proper purpose or cause. THAT’S A BASIC MISDEMEANOR IN 48 STATES…NOW I’M 32 AND THIS STILL PLAGUES ME AND NOW MY FAMILY. I still have problems finding employment (I’m a Teacher) and i have a four year degree and a Master’s degree. Keep looking my friend…But I would advise you to stay where you are and tough it out for the next two years…Jobs are not easy to come by…GOOD LUCK!