“9 Months Ago I Thought My Life Was Over”: Man Goes From Jail To Huge Promotion At Work In 9 Months
No country has a greater proportion of prison inmates than the United States of America, with the 2.3 million Americans currently incarcerated making up nearly a quarter of the entire world’s people doing jail time.
The reasons for this sad statistic are myriad and suggest that something is seriously wrong with the system, particularly when you consider that 77% of the state prisoners released in 2005 were re-arrested by 2010. People hit rock bottom with substance abuse, make mistakes and seem to get stuck in a spiral that going to jail only seems to exacerbate, rather than help to rehabilitate. However, that’s not always the case, and this happy story shows what can be possible with the right attitude and some hard work while behind bars.
Told by Imgur user nonyabiness, it is a tale of positivity, dedication, a victorious twist of fate and the power of a fresh perspective. If nothing else, going to jail forces you to quit alcohol abuse, take a step back, and reassess your priorities. The turnaround in nonyabiness’ life is an astonishing one and proves that no matter how dark of a place you might be in, there is always a happy ending! (Facebook cover image: Mark Klotz)
“Spent the last 2 years homeless and drunk”
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“Then went to jail for 9 months”
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“Just got a huge promotion that adds $17k to what I currently make”
People were impressed and inspired by nonyabiness’ turnaround
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Unfortunately, for each case like the above there are dozens of people who did not make it. 9-months of jail for someone living on the streets, probably commiting crime out of addition and to merely keep living? I think stories such as this rather tell as that ourt societies as a whole should not give up on people, for they may give so much back to society if they get back on the path.
I am really glad for this guy. Unfortunately, most companies do not hire people with criminal record, even if it was a minor issue. I think that makes it hard for people to start over on the right path, and that's why many of them (not all) fall back into the spiral.
And if they do find employment, it usually doesn't pay very well, and there is little chance of getting promotions. That what makes this man's experience so awesome.
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Unfortunately, for each case like the above there are dozens of people who did not make it. 9-months of jail for someone living on the streets, probably commiting crime out of addition and to merely keep living? I think stories such as this rather tell as that ourt societies as a whole should not give up on people, for they may give so much back to society if they get back on the path.
I am really glad for this guy. Unfortunately, most companies do not hire people with criminal record, even if it was a minor issue. I think that makes it hard for people to start over on the right path, and that's why many of them (not all) fall back into the spiral.
And if they do find employment, it usually doesn't pay very well, and there is little chance of getting promotions. That what makes this man's experience so awesome.
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