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Ask Slashdot: Can a Felon Work In IT?

Posted by samzenpus on from the orange-is-not-the-new-big-blue dept.

First time accepted submitter Lesrahpem writes I'm a felon with several prior misdemeanor convictions from an immature time in my life. I've since cleaned up my act, and I want to go back into the IT sector. I keep running into potential employers who tell me they'd like to hire me but can't because of my past record (expunging won't work, I'm in Ohio). Does anyone have any suggestions for me? Should I just give up and change careers?"

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  1. Re:America, land of the free... by Chris+Mattern · · Score: 4, Funny

    He must have also committed felonies or he wouldn't be a felon...

  2. Re:America, land of the free... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    “Let’s say you have a marijuana brownie,” Steller explained. “We would prosecute you for the possession of hash which is a class 4 felony.”

    At least hash browns are still legal.