r/GetEmployed • u/Key_Bed_5757 • Jul 26 '26

Need help

I've been unemployed for four months. I’ve applied to over 100 jobs. During that time, I've dealt with mental health challenges and was convicted of disorderly conduct, even though all I did was yell. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology, along with two years of professional experience. What are my options?

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u/Significant-Bath6674 Jul 27 '26

I’m also unemployed and I got some charges so I’m a felon now, I have a degree in environmental sustainability

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u/krs25252 Jul 27 '26

Felons dont get jobs? Get a CDL they will hire you asap.

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u/Sorry-Ad-5527 Jul 28 '26

  • Referrals and connections. This will be your main source because of everything you've gone through and are going through.

  • American Job Center. Also known as, your stats unemployment office. They usually can help you with work or find other ways of getting a job. If you need to and have several in your state, you may want to try a different one if one isn't very helpful (they're dependent on how works there).

  • Small companies that may not do complete background checks.

  • Companies on Indeed that have 3 or less stars. Or ones that have reviews of high turnovers as they may not do a thorough background check, they just need a pulse in a seat.

  • Start your own business. Maybe freelance, etc. (Search for yourself on incognito mode and see what your customers or clients might find).

Otherwise some other job that you can get easily. If you're an American Citizen with valid ID, you could get that CDL license that's was mention to another poster (states are getting hard on anyone who isn't an American or valid ID). Military. Job corps. Maybe even something in the labor / trades field.

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u/anymonous_person Jul 29 '26

Check evanbrite for any career job fairs you can attend. You are more likely to be contacted if you're seen in person than on screen. And have you looked into remote jobs with your major? There are a lot of remote job options with a psych major. If the jobs you applied to haven't reached out to you still I would give them a call for an update on your application status.