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Don't you have to reveal that you're a felon by law?

I ask because we have a student in our CS academy who is in a very similar situation.

>>austen+(OP)
Depends on the state. In some, they aren't even allowed to ask (they have to run a background check to find out).

>>austen+(OP)
It probably depends by state. I was required to reveal I was a felon while on parole. Once I was off parole I no longer had this requirement but... I was constantly faced with the question on my job applications. My approach was always not to lie and only answer the questions asked, adding "will discuss during interview if needed". Twice I made it to the interview only to be rejected after the nature of my crimes were revealed. On two separate occasions I was offered employment, started work, and was later let go because of my felony conviction.

>>seanmc+j
and in other countries they can't even do a background check.

some countries even wipe criminal records after some time.

>>newsre+C2
I was the same on re-entering society. I went ahead and put my convictions on the job apps, as I figured I didn't want to waste time going past the application if the company had a problem with my record.

Funny thing is that my dad told me I'd never get a job by doing that, but I got one two weeks after my release.

>>newsre+C2
Happened to me too. Went straight to probation though, no prison time. Still, was given a job offer and worked for two weeks then the company asked everyone to do a background check. I was out in two days after that.

Now almost a year into my current full time job. I've been very lucky and fortunate but the threat of a background check will always look in the distance :/ will keep my chin up though.

>>jopsen+Ix
Oh ya, some countries realize being vindictive twits is counterproductive. Anyways, I was just mentioning that states had their own laws here that provide a bit of protection, if not much.

>>austen+(OP)
I just never checked the box.

"Have you ever been convicted of a felony?"

I would just leave it blank. I figured if anyone asked, then I'd humbly explain the circumstances and I could take my chances from there...

Nobody ever asked, and I went about my life. Obviously YMMV.

>>jopsen+Ix
Can confirm, here a background check is allowed only for specific employment roles that may be affected due to security/working with minors etc.

>>Feloni+yI
The irony here is that the more honest a person is the fewer opportunities they will get. Putting this box on an application form selects for the exact opposite of its intention.

>>Joeri+331
Never thought of this!

Very interesting.