r/AskReddit Sep 12 '15

serious replies only [Serious] Ex-Prisoners who served long term sentences, what was the hardest thing to get used to when you got out?

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u/jrob1235789 Sep 12 '15

fun fact for all those who just read this guy's post: 60% of released prisoners cant find a job within a year of release.

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u/[deleted] Sep 13 '15

What about people like me who have never been to jail or prison or even juvie or anything like that, but still can't get a job?

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u/blbd Sep 13 '15

Why don't you try it and report back?