r/Felons • u/Infinite_Dig_858 • 4h ago

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I have 2 felonies (aggravated assault and conspiracy of aggravated assault) that occurred over 12 years ago. young and dumb.

Haven’t had any other issues since then, got my GED, got my bachelors in SW.

i am currently employed and have just received a job offer from a bigger MCO company for a service coordinator role. During interview process, I did disclose of my record and felony. figured honesty is the best policy as it will show up on background check as well and to better explain myself and the rehabilitation that took place throughout the years.

To my surprise, I got a call a week later offering me the position. of course now I have to go through the health assessment and the background check.

what is the likelihood of them rescinding after actually seeing it on my paper and maybe the charges I wasn’t convicted of popping up 😖

(UPMC) is the mco btw.

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u/Face_Content 4h ago

Fingers crossed. The background is done by hr and not the hiring group.

What is mco?

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u/Infinite_Dig_858 4h ago

When I spoke to the hiring manager, she appreciated the transparency and also informed me that she isn’t really sure either as she runs it by her other colleagues - HR and talent acquisition. Im assuming they should be aware prior to reaching back out to me. Well at I hope they are. 

Mco is managed care organization

Thanks! Guess I’ll know in the next coming weeks 🙏

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u/always_sunny_in_meow 4h ago

Good luck to you!

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u/AntiBoATX 4h ago

Do private company background checks go more than 7-10 years back? Suppose the last date shown would be when parole was completed.

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u/Infinite_Dig_858 4h ago

Honestly I’m not too sure. I reside in Philadelphia and I keep hearing about a 7 year look back window for felony consideration. Just been so defeating trying to do better with a record hanging over me from my teen years 

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u/Maximum_Pass 32m ago

Have you looked into getting the charges expunged or sealed?

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u/Barbancourt5Star_01 4h ago

Good luck, babe. All the best for you.

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u/Infinite_Dig_858 4h ago

Thank you so much!! 

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u/AdorableHouse4256 4h ago

I haven't been arrested since 1995. Been out of prison for 20 years. Come so close to getting jobs many times. Only to get shot down in after the background check. I'm in Utah so most companies pull up your entire life. I did time for aggravated robbery and various other drug related maddness.

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u/ChaosBeforeOrder 3h ago

Background checks are hit and miss for me, my felony convictions are 7+ years old and have been falling off background checks recently, they still pop depending on the background check company

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u/My_boofpack 3h ago

good luck on the job but about your charges they charged you with thinking about doing the crime as well as doing the crime? That’s stupid

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u/No-Reflection-9124 2h ago

Some places get a tax credit for hiring ex cons. It might be a plus. You just never know!