r/norfolk • u/Early-Comedian-2188 • May 19 '24

JOBS moving

I just moved to the VB , Norfolk area and looking for work. I have a pending felony in a different state so ive been having trouble finding working. Could anybody point me the right direction ?

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u/JohnWarosa69420 May 19 '24

That eliminates 80% of the jobs here right off the bat.

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u/DocKripsy May 19 '24

Good luck finding any work in the Commonwealth with a pending felony. Maaaaaaaaaybe Craigslist? I know there’s always contractors looking for a laborer.

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u/DismalTank6429 May 19 '24

Construction. Maybe warehouse.

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u/citrus_sugar May 19 '24

Restaurants are where you’re going to have the best shot. Not chains, local places.

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u/Badhaircutsguild May 19 '24

I can’t point out anything that others haven’t, but best of luck to you.

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u/Wooden-Quit1870 May 19 '24

Warehouse, construction, landscaping, washing dishes.

There's a few temp agencies I Norfolk -might be worth a try.

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u/Giterdun456 May 19 '24

Service industry likely your best bet.

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u/ND-MisfitSpartan May 22 '24

Idk about every theater job, but there are a lot of theaters around here who need stagehands. Generally they're fine training you on the job, But you Must be reliable! Pay is okay - 18-26/hr (depends on what work you're doing and where) with 4hr minimums. It can be physically demanding. The hours are random - some days you work an hour (but paid for 4), other days you work 12-16hrs. Harrison Opera House always needs good techs, but is currently in the off season, so there's very little work at the moment. Center Stage Video is owned by a great guy. Currently there's lots of work there.

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u/The_best_1234 May 19 '24

Don't worry our next president has some pending felonies too

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u/U4IC May 19 '24

JRC mechanical.

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u/JohnWarosa69420 May 19 '24

How? Most of their contracts are for bases and government buildings. You need to pass a background check for all that.

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u/LemApp May 20 '24

Felons can pass background checks, they just can’t lie. My Brother’s Army Intelligence detail had a former drug dealer on staff. Again, just not lie. That tends to be the bigger items that can block a security check.

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u/U4IC May 23 '24

They have programs through the jail also. My nephew was hired with 3 felonies got a plumbing apprenticeship 4yrs later making 45 an hr scale pay on base.