I have misdemeanors, not even felonies for assault from fights I got in when I used to drink. I have been hired at several dozen places who then rescind the offer as soon as the background check comes back. I'm always honest. I tell them exactly what they will find and I explain everything I have done to fix my life. They all say they understand, it happens, not a problem. Not one of them has flat out told me I'm wasting my time. It's not even like these are good jobs. I'm talking Walmart, Drugstores, etc. All low wage miserable shit. I thought about going back to school, but wracking up debt and night being able to find a job is fucking pointless. I have some cleaning jobs, but I only bring in like 600 a month. I'm fucked. Can't afford an attorney to get my record sealed. It's iffy even if I can get a lawyer. It's like im basically being forced to start doing illegal shit to survive. There really seems to be no way out for someone like me.
Sorry for the rant, just had to get it out. I don't really have anyone to talk to about iy. Suggestions welcome. Thanks for reading my bitching.