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So my story is this.
I have 6 months till I’m released from prison at the age of 40. I got a 6 year sentence to serve 3 years and the remainder on licence. I was convicted for conspiracy to supply class A and B drugs am currently working outside of the jail, 15 hours a day, 6 days a week.
I’m studying a digital marketing course and have become very passionate about this career and my future in this industry. I’m also working as Digital Media Executive and the thought of helping someone’s business grow excites me.
My concerns are that with my record it will be hard to find an opening in a company so I can prove what an asset I would be. If anyone has been in my situation AND succeeded in a new, better life, then please let me know?
I have often wondered by convicts didn't pursue a career in which they didn't need someone else's approval. For example, if you started an eBay business, your past criminal history doesn't matter. There's a great hustling thread on the forum somewhere that talks about how to start from almost zero and flip some items on Craigslist, etc.
I think if I were faced with a situation where my past limited my future, I would try and determine how I could move forward without putting that decision in the hands of someone who would judge me based on my past.
There might be a way for you to start your own small business and grow it into something large.
Customers on the internet never know if you're fat, thin, old, young, a felon, or what ever. Deliver them the product you promise at the price you promise and they exchange money for goods.
Good luck to you. I know the road in front of you is not easy, but YOU CAN DO IT. You can start an eBay business with as little as a few thousand dollars US.