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Scenario

Why Staying Positive Isn't Enough During Job Searches After Prison

My parole officer keeps telling me to 'stay positive' but I've been applying for jobs for six months and the background check kills it every time — I don't know how much rejection I can take.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Systemic barriers collide with individual responsibility in ways that can break the spirit.

Your guide for this
Hypatia
Hypatia works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Reentry & Second Chances?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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