A life in jail is no way live. If
you've landed yourself behind bars more than once in the past couple years, you
have a real problem. I don't need to
tell you that. In fact, you're probably
reading this article right now looking for direction, searching for a way to
get your life back on track and make something of yourself. As a career criminal, I know what it's like
to get out of jail and have no one or no where to go. I'm now in the writing business and hope to
have my first book published within the next year. Enough about me. Let's focus on you. If you have a bail company, such as McRaeBail Bonds, that you've used in the past, it can probably help you get your job
back, find a good wife and even save a little money for retirement right now.
Bail Agents As Your Counselor
I've noticed over the years an interesting trend in the bail bonding
business. Now bail bond companies are offering counseling and life coaching as part of their contract
with defendants. It would make good
business sense to keep their client in jail,but appears these people really
want to help others make good choices.
When searching for life coach/bail agent, make sure they are certified
through the American Correctional Association. This prestigious organization trains
employees across the country on how to rehabilitate inmates back into the real
world. When you get out of jail, the
feeling of joy is quickly replaced by worry, anxiety and fear. Life coaches certified by the American Inmate
Counselors are specifically trained to help you mange the variety of emotions
you will experience throughout your journey.
Once you get your emotions under control, you'll begin to certified set
short term and long term goals for your life.
Community Service With Your Bail Bondsman
Once you set goals, you need to develop a road map to achieve your
dreams. Even with your criminal history, you should still dream big and set
even bigger career goals. When I got out of the slammer 10 years ago, I quickly
discovered the best way to connect with other professionals and demonstrate my
work ethic was to give back to my community.
During the first couple years after my release, I picked garbage up along
a local highway, cooked meals for a homeless shelter and offered to mentor
inmates currently serving time in the state penitentiary. Bottom line: you need
to rebuild your resume and prove to our society you have changed! If you need
help finding community service projects, your bail bondsman can point you in
the right direction.
Best Friends With Your Bail Agent
When you first get out of jail, you'll quickly notice all your friends
have moved on with their lives. Your
best friend now has a wife and three kids.
Your second best friend from elementary school is now a surgeon at the
local hospital. They probably don't want
a felon hanging around. I mean would you? I know it's a tough reality to face,
but don't worry, you will make new friends.
In fact, to really get your life back on track you need to keep good
company. There's no better place to
search for a new friend than with the company that helped you get out of the
slammer. Yep, you know the only guy who
was there for you right after your arrest.
Even though you've paid your agent to get you out of jail, you may be
able to pay him or her another small fee to be your best friend.
New Job And No More Jail Bonds
If you attend regular life coach and counseling sessions, find a best
friend and complete community service, you are certainly on the right track.
Congratulations! Now, that you're making progress toward reaching your goals,
it's time to start applying for jobs. To better serve newly release convicts,
I've started a job board to help you in your career search. The companies with current job opening have
signed an agreement with me, insuring they're HR director will not discriminate
based on your past criminal convictions.
So, go ahead and apply for that accounting job. No one will treat you different just because
you've served 16 years for embezzlement.
Good luck in your transition back to society. Don't hesitate to call or shoot me an
email. Your questions and concerns may
just be published in my next book.
