Starting Over
By dreamertink
@dfollin (25406)
United States
April 12, 2010 7:26pm CST
Society and the corporate rules make it hard to start over. For instance if a person was aressted for drugs, petty theft or something only 1 or 2 times when they were 18-25 or any age like up to 30.Then they learn not to do that and matured.They had a steady job,took care of their kids,paid their bills and so on.Then they need to move to a new apartment for some reason like needing a larger home,better location or better schools for the children,whatever.
But they get denied the apartment because he or she got arrested 15 or 20 years previously.Huh?How can they start over?
Many places will not hire you,if you have bad credit.A lot of people have lost their jobs from the recession or have from medical reasons and that has made them fall behind in paying their bills.This has effected their credit rating.But,how can you pay off the bills and get your credit score back up,if you cannot get a job?
But,there are many schools,churches and volunteer positions that are filled with former child molesters! I don't understand how they are thinking.
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5 responses
@louierrific24 (1114)
• Philippines
13 Apr 10
That's the problem with the society nowadays, there isn't that many second chances. It's really hard to lift the bad perception which the society cast upon a person somehow it's a burden that a person needs to carry until he proves himself to the doubters.
On the other hand, how can you prove yourself if you aren't given a chance. So many questions, so few answers.
@laydee (12798)
• Philippines
13 Apr 10
My sentiments exactly. Just like how most corporations and companies would only hire those who have job experiences undermining that there are a lot of job seekers who just graduated and could never ever have a 'job experience' because they won't hire them in the first place.
All we can do is complain, but we will never have the answers for it. Therefore, I think before it is too late, people should really let these young people understand the value of self-control and discipline before they destroy their credentials.
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@dfollin (25406)
• United States
13 Apr 10
laydee, I never could understand that either.Those people do not need a second just,just a chance to get started.How can you get experience if no one will hire you. Duh!
louierrific,Even if they have proved that it is not going to happen again and it has been 25 or 30 years later since the arrest then let them live there,unless they performed a violent crime.
louierrific,Even if they have proved that it is not going to happen again and it has been 25 or 30 years later since the arrest then let them live there,unless they performed a violent crime.
@petersum (4522)
• United States
13 Apr 10
Right, it's not fair. I don't have any arrests but I was penalized for years because my school gave bad references to potential employers. OK, I wasn't the best student by any means but after several years of not getting good jobs, I would have gladly murdered my old headmaster. That was forty years ago and I'm still mad about it.
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@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
14 Apr 10
they really need to do something about that.
and the "no job with bad credit" should be totally illegal.all it takes is one bad divorce,and now you're unemployable because of what they did to the credit? BS.
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@dfollin (25406)
• United States
17 Apr 10
Later one of my son's drove a tow truck for that company.He just drives thou.He does not make those type of discissions.
@scarlet_woman (23463)
• United States
16 Apr 10
i'd heard that about tow companies-in some places it's on you to find which has the car.
i can only imagine if that happened somewhere like new york,it could take you a month to find out who had it
i can only imagine if that happened somewhere like new york,it could take you a month to find out who had it1 person likes this
@dawnald (85146)
• Shingle Springs, California
14 Apr 10
I can understand a recent conviction for something, but 15 - 30 years ago? Maybe for a law enforcement job, but otherwise, ridiculous.
And I don't think a prospective employer should even be allowed to access your credit score.
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@kaspera (46)
• United States
13 Apr 10
I see your points. I also happen to agree with them. I think that it is wrong in America that everything is based on credit scores, or past crimes. If people see that someone has not committed a crime in ten years, or even five years, I think it should count for something. I also think that the whole credit thing is way out of control. Its true, what you said. How is anybody to pay for anything if they can't get a job? If they get behind on bills, how are they supposed to pay them without a job? Not many people in America right now have perfect credit. I think we all are seeing effects of this economy. It seems like things are getting worse, not better. So many more people are losing jobs, and no one can find one. It's a little rediculous.
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@dfollin (25406)
• United States
13 Apr 10
Well,my son got a job finally.It is only part time while they are waiting for another worker to move.Then my son will get more hours.
