How does an ex-felon find a job in todays market when college is not in the Options box (Due to costs & owning a house). I've got lots of general labor experience, but why is it so tough to find a job

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How does an ex-felon find a job in todays market when college is not in the Options box (Due to costs & owning a house). I've got lots of general labor experience, but why is it so tough to find a job I've been OUT of the job market for 10 years. (Because i was "IN" doing time). I maxed out my sentence with no stipulations. I laugh when I hear on TV that the job market is getting better, (Because I know that THEY..meaning the media or whoever) Doesn't mean ex felons!! I also have asperger syndrome, (Which I have had the symptoms all my life but wasn't diagnosed until just recently) If anyone out there knows what high functioning aspergers actually IS, you also kow how difficult it is to try & carry out a normal life. (Socially, employment wise, etc.) You get MIS Judged a lot (NON Aspies/normal people) often times see your Ientions in Black & White, and the Unsuspecting Aspie (As we are called) are judged by this. For things that we cannot see (And the general public CAN)? I've been rejected and felt much Isolation from others all my life, just could not get accepted. (And the times i did make friends, there was always sombody that would try to Slam the door down in front of my face. (Even though the person i was friends with really liked me). Where do others get off thinking thatthey can Call The Shots of who i can & cannot be friends with? It's almost like you're not supposed to be happy or try to fit in?? I fel as though there is an Outside Social demon (In a lot of people) who Think that THEY can call the shots..as far as who to be social with. Aspies (Asperger people) are supposed to BE THEMSELVES, (BUT) How do you do this if every time you try to be yourself you get Burned in the end? (I'm not saying breaking the law neither). Just finding social relationships with whoever. I believe my aspergers has caused me a UNIntentional criminal record (Where no criminal intent was present), As Once again, I'm blind to what others can see socially. or action wise! (My crime happened for the purpse of fitting in socially to make friends). But a different reason was seen by the officials. my main priority is to find a job who accepts felons. In Depression Asked by akai1710 Age : 43 5 Answers akai1710 514 Views 1 month ago Resolved Vote 1 Tweet Email to Friends Add to Favorites Question Badge Use this wwuask.com question badge in blogs, websites, forums. Copy and paste the HTML below:

I've been OUT of the job market for 10 years. (Because i was "IN" doing time). I maxed out my sentence with no stipulations. I laugh when I hear on TV that the job market is getting better, (Because I know that THEY..meaning the media or whoever) Doesn't mean ex felons!! I also have asperger syndrome, (Which I have had the symptoms all my life but wasn't diagnosed until just recently) If anyone out there knows what high functioning aspergers actually IS, you also kow how difficult it is to try & carry out a normal life. (Socially, employment wise, etc.) You get MIS Judged a lot (NON Aspies/normal people) often times see your Ientions in Black & White, and the Unsuspecting Aspie (As we are called) are judged by this. For things that we cannot see (And the general public CAN)? I've been rejected and felt much Isolation from others all my life, just could not get accepted. (And the times i did make friends, there was always sombody that would try to Slam the door down in front of my face. (Even though the person i was friends with really liked me). Where do others get off thinking thatthey can Call The Shots of who i can & cannot be friends with? It's almost like you're not supposed to be happy or try to fit in??
I fel as though there is an Outside Social demon (In a lot of people) who Think that THEY can call the shots..as far as who to be social with. Aspies (Asperger people) are supposed to BE THEMSELVES, (BUT) How do you do this if every time you try to be yourself you get Burned in the end? (I'm not saying breaking the law neither). Just finding social relationships with whoever.
I believe my aspergers has caused me a UNIntentional criminal record (Where no criminal intent was present), As Once again, I'm blind to what others can see socially. or action wise! (My crime happened for the purpse of fitting in socially to make friends). But a different reason was seen by the officials. my main priority is to find a job who accepts felons.

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Hi i understand exactly how you feel, my husband before we met he had spent 9 yrs in the pin. and its hard for him to do anything, to me its discrimination, he you deserve a chance! Do you live anywhere close to Broken Arrow/Tulsa? If so People Link Staffing Co. helped my husband and hes working now hes not completely satisfied but it pays the bills. I hope i helped mainly to let you kno your not alone theres so many felons out there that are catagorized because they made mistakes but i say so what everyone makes them noones perfect. Answered by Samy NixonAge : 21 1 month ago Edit Delete Vote 0 Answered by Samy Nixon 1 month ago
For help with finding employment as an ex-felon, contact the staff at GoSo - they work with ex-felons and help them stay out of jail by finding them gainful employment: http://www.gosonyc.org/ For help with Asperger syndrome: http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/ Good luck and remember: There's no fear in the pursuit of happiness. Go forward with your life knowing that you can be happy even with your past, even with Asperger syndrome and even with the friendship struggles. All these issues will find a different place in your perspective once you decide to change your perspective about yourself and commit to being willing to do the work of being happy w/no fear. Answered by KaziAge : 45 1 month ago Edit Delete Vote 0 Answered by Kazi 1 month ago
As for depression I would recomend the radio station kwve 107.9fm or their site http://www.kwve.org/ Answered by kwave10...Age : 88 1 month ago Edit Delete Vote 0 Answered by kwave107pnt9fm 1 month ago
please believe me when i tell you Jesus can help. I not talking miracle. I talking simply believe that he can. I know society have taken Jesus name and made light and jokes but who care when he still delivers. Ask him and I promise you he will come through. Maybe no like you think which is probably best. We all make dump decide at time. I not a religious person but I do believe in Jesus because he has deliver me from the most unthinkable things. Trust and believe that he can. What do you have to lose. Answered by lucyAge : 51 1 month ago Edit Delete Vote 0 Answered by lucy 1 month ago
There is always a solution to a problem and don't give up on yourself. I would that with your condition that you continue to seek professional help. There is no quick fix to your current situation. Now that you have been diagnosed and you know the symptom you need to find a way to adapt in order to function in this society. I'm sure that there are others suffering with Asperger that also been incarcerated. try to seek out a support group that will allow you to learn from others that are having similar issues. I also believe that the more open you are with others bout your illness the more accepting and understanding they will be toward you. Normally people involved with religious organization may be of help in helping with employment opportunities for those that have been incarcerated. try to start your day being optimistic that today will bring you closer to the solutions you're looking for. In creating a positive attitude toward life other will sense that from you and will be more supportive. Seek professional help, a support group and find a church that helps convicted felons find employment. Praying for you and good luck. Answered by ManAge : 49 1 month ago Edit Delete Vote 0 Answered by Man 1 month ago

Hi i understand exactly how you feel, my husband before we met he had spent 9 yrs in the pin. and its hard for him to do anything, to me its discrimination, he you deserve a chance! Do you live anywhere close to Broken Arrow/Tulsa? If so People Link Staffing Co. helped my husband and hes working now hes not completely satisfied but it pays the bills. I hope i helped mainly to let you kno your not alone theres so many felons out there that are catagorized because they made mistakes but i say so what everyone makes them noones perfect.

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For help with finding employment as an ex-felon, contact the staff at GoSo - they work with ex-felons and help them stay out of jail by finding them gainful employment: http://www.gosonyc.org/

For help with Asperger syndrome: http://www.aspergersyndrome.org/

Good luck and remember: There's no fear in the pursuit of happiness. Go forward with your life knowing that you can be happy even with your past, even with Asperger syndrome and even with the friendship struggles. All these issues will find a different place in your perspective once you decide to change your perspective about yourself and commit to being willing to do the work of being happy w/no fear.

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As for depression I would recomend the radio station kwve 107.9fm or their site http://www.kwve.org/

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please believe me when i tell you Jesus can help. I not talking miracle. I talking simply believe that he can. I know society have taken Jesus name and made light and jokes but who care when he still delivers.

Ask him and I promise you he will come through. Maybe no like you think which is probably best. We all make dump decide at time. I not a religious person but I do believe in Jesus because he has deliver me from the most unthinkable things. Trust and believe that he can. What do you have to lose.

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There is always a solution to a problem and don't give up on yourself. I would that with your condition that you continue to seek professional help. There is no quick fix to your current situation. Now that you have been diagnosed and you know the symptom you need to find a way to adapt in order to function in this society. I'm sure that there are others suffering with Asperger that also been incarcerated. try to seek out a support group that will allow you to learn from others that are having similar issues. I also believe that the more open you are with others bout your illness the more accepting and understanding they will be toward you. Normally people involved with religious organization may be of help in helping with employment opportunities for those that have been incarcerated. try to start your day being optimistic that today will bring you closer to the solutions you're looking for. In creating a positive attitude toward life other will sense that from you and will be more supportive. Seek professional help, a support group and find a church that helps convicted felons find employment. Praying for you and good luck.

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