Just wondering

[Ed62]

If a friend of yours asked you to give a job to someone who was just released from prison after serving several years, would you do it?

Ed

[Richard in Smithville]

As much as you are weary about such a person, saying no is discrimination. Really, this person payed his/her debt for the crime and they are supposed to have a fresh start. I really don't know Ed. I would be thinking of why the person was in prison and are they really sorry for what they did. There is always that in the back of your mind that could this person be a repeat offender? I'm sure there are many offenders who are ready to start new if only some one would give them a chance and not hold their past against them.

[Mrs. Wallnut]

Depends on what they did and what job that friend was asking you to give them. I think it would depend on some questions to that person.

[BerniePA]

I think that is something that would have to be determined on a case by case situation. I don't think a blanket yes or no would fit such a question. It's not a simple question that should get a yes or no, in fact, if ever a question warranted a, "It depends", that's one!!

[Hellrazor]

If a friend of yours asked you to give a job to someone who was just released from prison after serving several years, would you do it?

Ed

No. Plus they would never pass the mandatory background checks anyway.

[cabinetman]

I've done it several times.
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[dbhost]

I have had an employee in the past that did some time for armed robbery of a Stop & Go (now Valero) store in Clear Lake, Texas. When he started out he was plenty cocky... He turned out to be the BEST employee I had. He ended up building up a landscaping company of his own... He now has several trucks and about 4 crews working for him.. I guess 16 or so people, plus an accountant...

Just because somebody makes a BIG mistake in their life, doesn't mean that defines their whole life....

[RAFlorida]

As mentioned earlier, depends on the crime.

And then on how that person carries their self. Basically, there's some crimes that aren't easy to deal with.

[Gator95]

Depends on the crime, how close the friend is that is recommending him for the job, and how well that friend knew the person being recommended.

[shoottx]

I think that is something that would have to be determined on a case by case situation. I don't think a blanket yes or no would fit such a question. It's not a simple question that should get a yes or no, in fact, if ever a question warranted a, "It depends", that's one!!

+1 the depends includes type of crime, job position etc.

I have a good friend that did Federal time for embezzlement. He got straightened his life out, repaid the money taken it toke 10yrs. He is now the controller of a large corporation here in town. (ever one knows his background)

I would have no trouble with someone like that.

The other extreme would be a pedophile! Ain't no way!

[herb fellows]

As others have said, it's certainly something you want to approach with a great deal of care, looking at all the aspects of the who what why when where, and I think a personal interview to form a real opinion that might differ from what you see on paper is definitely in order.
Not to change the subject, but the previous post really got me thinking.
I totally understand the resentment of pedophiles. Besides the gut reaction, there is certainly a need for concern.
However, what is to be done about them? Society doesn't want to give them jobs, doesn't want them living amongst them. Unless you believe in executing them (which I don't), what is the solution?
This to me is one of the toughest issues we as a society have to deal with. I guess the same is to be said for rapists and murderers, but if the legal system releases them into society, how can we handle that?

[scmhogg]

I have hired several of my former clients with generally good results. If the crime was drug related, you have to be vigilant for signs of backsliding. Once they start using again, all bets are off.

The worst theft hit I took was from a middle aged mother of two with no record at all.

OTH I would never let anyone, I know, hire my brother. He has been to prison 3 or 4 times and he WILL steal from you.

Steve

[just started]

Unless they were in federal prison they only paid about 1/3 ! The feds don't have parole so they do it all, everywhere else the revolving door is at work.