http://www.funadvice.com/my/advice/powerborker en-us I am from the NYC area and I was convicted of felon back in 1995. Since then I have obtained an AAS and a BS in Public Accounting. It is a two edged sword. I have had DA's, politicians even families members tell me that I wasn't going to amount to anything. Here I am today with degrees. Still ignorance is out there. I have had problems with interviewers, once they see the yes box checked, the atmosphere suddenly becomes stall. A perfect example is how the public views CPA's, they believe that CPA's are fraud police but in fact aren't, a CPA is an individual that evaluates and records transactions of businesses. This leads us into a term called reality. Not all CPA's practice ethics and thus the fall of Enron, Global Crossings or MCI happens. Yet the public still views the CPA as a law abiding citizen. My point is the public is baised. They can not distinguish the difference between a child molester or a drug pusher. Both commited crimes but the injustice lies in is the incarceration period. The former would get a slap on the wrist (probably a year or more but not more then three) while the latter would get (depending on the quantity and classification) anywhere from a year to ten even life. This is how our society works. Do not listen to some of these ignorant comments especially the ones who proclaim the lower level jobs. It is hilarous that ex felons can clean toilet bowls, serve food even deliver mail but are barred from the good jobs that will from time to time get someone who doesn't have a record but nevertheless gets convicted of one. Go to school and get a Masters or PHD. Felons aren't barred from education (just a lengthy process). The people you meet will point you to the right direction. Your pride and composure will be attacked but you can overcome the stigma by letting people know who you are and not what you did. It is a conspiracy, making money is the root of capitalism. Do not let those within the capitialistic environment dictate how you should earn that worthless peice of paper that has the full backing of the United States of America. powerborker Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:25:01 -0700 http://www.funadvice.com/q/where_can_someone_go_to_find_jobs 63347