When I was 18, I got drunk. Got caught. MIP.
When I was 19, I got drunk and stole beer. Theft III.
I didn't think much of it at the time, because I was young(er) and stupid. Figured, who cares? It's just a misdemeanor. But as I got older and actually tried to enroll in various education programs and apply for jobs, I realized just how poorly society looks upon such things.
This theft charge is killing me. I can't do anything. I've been denied about a dozen education programs and jobs that I otherwise could have had, solely based on my decision to steal 4 years ago.
Granted, I'll be able to vacate the charge in a month. This means it will be a non conviction. I can say that I was never convicted. I'm an EMT student (only one school in my area will take me) and I'm not looking forward to the uphill battle I face in trying to get certified, much less hired. I mean, I understand their concerns, I may steal from the patient. But unless I'm drunk and the patient has beer, I don't think it will be a problem. An unlikely scenario.
Ugh. Just venting. I'm an idiot for doing what I did. Kids, think before you f@&* up. There are no second chances.
When I was 19, I got drunk and stole beer. Theft III.
I didn't think much of it at the time, because I was young(er) and stupid. Figured, who cares? It's just a misdemeanor. But as I got older and actually tried to enroll in various education programs and apply for jobs, I realized just how poorly society looks upon such things.
This theft charge is killing me. I can't do anything. I've been denied about a dozen education programs and jobs that I otherwise could have had, solely based on my decision to steal 4 years ago.
Granted, I'll be able to vacate the charge in a month. This means it will be a non conviction. I can say that I was never convicted. I'm an EMT student (only one school in my area will take me) and I'm not looking forward to the uphill battle I face in trying to get certified, much less hired. I mean, I understand their concerns, I may steal from the patient. But unless I'm drunk and the patient has beer, I don't think it will be a problem. An unlikely scenario.
Ugh. Just venting. I'm an idiot for doing what I did. Kids, think before you f@&* up. There are no second chances.
