Top 5 Reasons To HIRE Someone After Prison

Special Shout out to Donovan Zeh, an awesome supporter of APS who I talked with and who gave me this idea for a video as we discussed this topic in particular. In this video, I want to tell you the top 5 reasons to hire someone after prison. Which is crazy to think about considering how hard it can be just trying to find work after being incarcerated. Hope you enjoy!

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[AfterPrisonShow]

I think this video could be eye opening to potential employers and also to people who find themselves having trouble finding work with a criminal record. If you're willing to work hard and prove yourself, then you should be given a chance to do so. Also, let me know if you can think of any other reasons to hire some coming home from prison... Also SHOUT OUT TO THE ENTIRE APS ARMY!!! ROAD TO A MILLI HERE WE COME!!!

[frankhudek]

Our factory has started hiring people from work houses and ex felons. Everyone was worried about personal items and general trustworthiness. Turns out the new hires were a blessing. They volunteered for all the overtime(we've been working a lot lately and us old timers need a break) they show up every day and work hard. There has been no property loss and we've made some new friends.

[anthonylasure]

Joe, an ex-con could really help a companys' bottom line. Think about it, instead of going on business lunches and spending money, you could have your ex prisoner microwave up a $2 12 pack of ramen noodles prison gourmet style. That and the ex prisoner could protect your junies. Its always good to have someone to protect yo backside

[Dead-Dog-Rising]

Good morning Joe,

Another successful video. 😎

I Can relate to this for sure. I went to prison.
I worked in the trucking Industry for 9 years before I went in. I was only in a year. But that was one issue that weighed heavy on my mind while I was in.
Upon my release I started working at Labor Ready so that I could get some quick money so I could get on the ball with applications, phone calls and interviews.
I didn't realize it would be 8 months before I found an employer who would accept my FRIEND felony. During those 8 months I did all types of manual, hard labor for min wage at the time was 9.50.
I didnt like it, before I went in I was averaging $33. S0 8 months and 30 application later here I am making better money then before I went in and new equipment. I was determined to do what I needed to do. I made a plan with a goal. Here I am free as a bird. I work hard every day. I sleep hard every night. I play hard when I get home.


Thanks again for sharing your story and knowledge. 😎

[StillNoPickles]

Man your channel is blowing up, I'm so damn happy for what you and everyone who has contributed to Aps have made

[astrohaterade]

Also, this ties in to potentially reducing recidivism rates...I worked for a little pizza joint in college and I’ll never forget one evening when a young man who was just released that day from the state pen came in and asked very frankly if he could get the rest of our pizza we had when we closed that day. He wasn’t even looking for a job, he just needed to eat. I hated the people who ran it so of course I wanted to help just because it was sticking it to them...but there was something more. This young man just had a look and tone of exhaustion, fear and uncertainty I’ll never forget. I told him to come back in a couple of hours when management would be gone and I would hook him up with some food. They just threw it out anyway. He said he would come back. I wondered if I would see him again. Well, he returned. He was polite but still looked so damn tired. I filled a pizza box up for him with what we had left and he thanked me, adding he hadn’t eaten all day. Whatever he was in for, I couldn’t help thinking about how him coming out to nothing would set the stage for him to get by however he could, legally or not. It was a sobering experience. Hope he’s doing ok.

[EricPetersen]

I always hired people who just got out. Most of them were trying hard to make good decisions & were reliable.

I never looked down at anyone who was coming home. And their criminal history was meaningless to me.


My company employed 600-800 people. So I had lots people who were putting their life’s back together.

[nonyabuisness]

I recently hired a friend's son that did 5years for vehicular homicide. He is a hard worker. 1st guy on the job. Good attitude. Always happy to work.... pouring and finishing concrete! Lol

[stayawakeandwatch]

Joe, really happy with the format for your vids lately.
Solo Joe, Solo Dave, Vlog style, Tag teaming prison cooking vids, etc.
keeping the formula mixed up. Fresh and never stale!
keep it up homie!

[ghostgaming-dfdf]

I wish there was more people out here like you man!

[TrashwareArt]

I saw an article today about cities employing homeless people (who are often felons) and giving them a chance to develop a work history.

[braxtonmichael]

Hey joe been watching for a while. I was imprisoned for two years at the age of 18 now at the age of 22 out of jail out of trouble but still trying my hardest to reestablish my life out of prison or psych wards. I have a child coming soon & two part time jobs. Still have lots of recovery to go but I would have had a harder time if it wasn’t for watching your videos really inspired me and changed my perspectives on a lot of things & changes I had to make. Much love from Ontario

[Mayo_Blast]

Never been to prison. Never been in trouble at all but I love watching your videos! The past should never write the future!

[carticarti]

You are honestly my biggest inspiration. Honestly every single video you make leaves a message that doesnt go away

Thank you

[WolfAdvocated]

I think a big part of this is being the change that promotes people being accountable and productive members of society. It's hard to stay out of trouble if the alternative (getting a job, paying your bills the right way) is seemingly impossible to achieve. If as a community we give people a path to working hard & doing the right thing, instead of segrogating and ignoring them, I really think you could reduce the crime rate in your area, too. Getting people off the streets, off of drugs, out of crime and supporting their way to a better life, you are improving your community as well as helping turn that person's whole life around! It's win-win, especially if all those perks you mentioned!

[garrettchapman]

Joe I am the regional manager for a company based out of Maine called Empire Vape Shop, and being a felon myself, I filled a location I manage with only felons, and now they are managers and executives of this company.. Felons work dam hard, because theres not a lot of chances for us.. I say, if you are going to turn someone down cause of a past history.. Think before you act, cause they are the best the world has to offer..

Congratulations on 900k..
Sincerely Garrett Chapman

[dragonflybtcheventuallybau]

Our state used to have a program that helped ppl find jobs & apts. When that program was in place, we had less re-offenders. Ppl I know that don't do right when they come out is usually bc they cant find job

[backinstolaf]

You are doing a really good thing here. We need more people like you in this world.

[notlilpcupp]

Dude I love your videos. They are so entertaining! I even showed my family this week because my uncle just got out of prison

[kimf]

I basically didint know anything about prisons i have wathed so much of your videos in last month now i know so much about prison keep the positivework up my man!