Policeman arrests firefighter rendering aid in Louisiana

[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by Clampy

The system is awesome.

Get popped once for drugs.
Goes on record
Can't get a job cuz you are a convicted druggie

Society says to rehabilitate but you can't get a job now so what are they supposed to do I guess go back to what they were doing and pray not to get caught.

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.