Had a close family member get a drug dealing conviction. Employment was not a big problem for a hard working individual presenting a flawless appearance, always on time, great work record, and willing to pee in a cup. Having parole and probation officers assure employers that the job candidate is clean and has been in perfect compliance with parole and probation conditions goes a long way. Having former employers describe a tremendous work ethic goes a long way.

Employers reasonably assume drug offenders tend to be less motivated and less likely to follow company rules than non-offenders. A job candidate with a drug history has a higher burden of proof that they are different. In addition to the above considerations, another good way to put a single drug offense in the past is some renewed training or education. Some glowing trainer/instructor recommendations goes a long way too.

Anecdotal and he's white


Spiral Out

Hispanic. And one counter example is sufficient to disprove your completely general claim that one drug conviction shuts down employment.

Not shuts it down but makes it hard. Science disproves just about everything you say regarding drugs.


Spiral Out

So is you example mowing grass or building houses for a living?

Back to the original subject. I'm seeing poor judgement on both sides here. From what I read, they were on an EMS run, now I'm sure the police officer could have handled it better but why block a road for a Medical?

We have a good working relationship with our PD here in Lafayette but it takes both sides working together and a little bit of common sense!


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My example got a job in the credit department of a major department store. Worked hard, moved up into management, made good money last I heard.