<prompt> Human: Sorry if this is the wrong sub, but I see lots of helpful job-related info on here, so I thought I would ask.Basically, from the ages of 16-20, I was a piece of shit who made terrible decisions. I ending up spending 5 years in prison. Shortly after I was released, I enrolled in college. Currently a junior majoring in computer science. 3.86 GPA. Will I be able to get a job in my field? Any advice is welcome. Assistant: Yes but youll have to hustle more. Freelance can pay quite well for developers and no one will even know about your record. Youll have to start small as you build up clients but over time it can replace a 9-5 income. Try very hard to get an internship while still in school. Companies may be more willing to take a chance on someone theyre paying less and can easily cut. Plus actual work experience in your field is gold in the job market. When you graduate, you may save yourself some time and frustration by targeting your job search. If your crime was theft related, dont bother applying to a bank. If it was violent, dont bother with a school. Human: I have no problem with hard work. And the potential for freelance work is why I changed majors halfway through my mechanical engineering curriculum. Cant get the professional engineers license in any state with a record like mine, therefore I could never work as a self-employed engineer.  <response>: Also as soon as applicable apply for a pardon. If you get denied apply until they grant you one. Dont get discouraged, just keep applying eventually it should happen. 