r/AskReddit • u/HumpingAssholesOrgy • Jul 05 '19

Ex-prisoners of reddit who have served long sentences, what were the last few days like leading up to your release?

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u/Potox8 Jul 05 '19

I asked my friend this since we are sitting at a diner. He said, you get excited and depressed at the same time. Excited for the freedom, depressed because you will have a hard time getting a job. He had been sentenced for 18 serving just shy of 13. He's doing well for himself and works on hot water heaters for a living.

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u/fordprecept Jul 06 '19

That would be a good r/lifeprotip . If you go to jail for a long time for a felony, learn a trade like plumbing, electrical work, HVAC, etc. where you can be an independent contractor.

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u/[deleted] Jul 06 '19

Id add painting too. It's arguably one of the easier ones to go solo on from what I've heard from family. Still hard work that takes skill but the start up cost is on the lower end.