Is it normal hit and run from 10 years ago still casting shadows

When I first learned how to drive, I caused a hit and run.It was way over ten years ago. I know that makes me a really bad person, but I was dealing with getting stalked/raped my parents divorcing being bulimic and not thinking clearly. I am not that person anymore and have completely done a 180. I want to help other people who have problems like I used to have. My friend wants to help me get a cushy job at a school. I am worried it will be brought up. My mom thinks I shouldn't even bother trying to get the job.She said it probably will never ever go away. That doesn't make sense because I know people who have had several dui 's and still had a good job? Most places I have worked at didn't seem to care as long as I showed up and worked everyday. I did have one vindictive nurse at a doctor's office where I was a receptionist at send copies to everyone I worked with and the doctor was mad at her not me.

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Comments ( 6 )
  • thegypsysailor

    If you've served your time for your crime, then why shouldn't you be able to get any job you are competent to do?

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  • Ace9

    Yeah... hit and runs suck. But I think u should just get on with ur stuff, u know?

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  • Aries

    morally it was a poor choice to run after the accident but people make poor choices and then learn from them . I hope no one was hurt , if you have paid your dues and turned your life around I am happy for you and say , go for the job! you wont be in an worse shape then you are now if you do . I wouldn't mention the accident on your own however as it may hinder your probability of getting the job .

    wish you well .

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  • seekelp

    Might as well apply; the worst they can say is no.

    That being said, felonies are tough to deal with, employment-wise. I'd suggest some career path that involves you being self-employed. You could try your hand at freelance web design.

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  • Short4Words

    What choice do you have?

    You can roll the dice or live in fear forever.

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  • NathanScot

    When i read your title before opening this page i thought you meant it with sexual conotations...sigh.

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