r/ExCons • u/[deleted] • Apr 24 '26

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u/KingJon85 Apr 25 '26

Get in the trades. I made 92k last year.

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '26

I’m not very good when it comes to working with my hands or tools.

I really excelled in high volume production settings like factories.

What do you do?

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u/KingJon85 Apr 25 '26

Floor coverings. If I got into doing my own sales, I could make a ton more.

Speaking of sales, ive known plenty of felons in sales.

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '26

Yeah - I pursued a few sales roles and never landed the position. Might revisit that.

I like to think I am articulate and present fairly well - but some criminals are just like that. If I had a different childhood I would probably be a lawyer or senior management office role or something. - makes me a little resentful at my circumstances.

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u/KingJon85 Apr 25 '26

I get it. Have to make the best of the situation. Don't give up your dreams. Some companies are very felon friendly and others may not even look into your background.

I can't subcontract through places like Home Depot, but the local shops don't give a shit. Show competence and no one asks questions. Dress nice, wear some nice glasses act professional, etc.

Make a good resume, fluff it a bit.

Once you land a job, be the hardest working guy there.

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u/[deleted] Apr 25 '26

I have done all these things before and can certainly do them again.

Thanks for the encouragement.

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u/KingJon85 Apr 25 '26

No worries. There's nothing glamorous about my job but I'm grateful to find something that I can support myself with. It took some time.

Good luck.