u/Greedy_Swordfish_619

I'm sitting on SE Hawthorne and SE 23rd. Where do you all recommend I go for lunch?

I would greatly appreciate everybody's advice. I'm in a serious pickle in my life right now.

I'm 50 years old. I have an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. (Backstory on that: Back in 2000 I was convicted of my first and only Felony (a burglary, roommate situation gone bad). When I got released I went to college on the advice of MANY professional people in the Criminal Justice system who said I can use my experience in rehabilitation programs . Also on the the wording that was verified by me, that the state of Indiana does indeed hire convicted felons. After graduating with my Associates I applied EVERYWHERE, nothing but silence. I have no sexual, violent, child offenses, and no drugs past. I tried for 2 years, and slowly learned it was all a lie.)

So I ended up going into the Roadside Assistance and Mobile Automotive Mechanic world. Well this year that has really dried up.

So I'm seeking the advice and wisdom of Portland and surrounding areas. I only have some Security experience, but have never used my Associates for anything in the Criminal Justice field. So what I'm asking is their any path I can take with this degree and literally no experience in Portland and surrounding area? Or should I just walk away from pursuing this path?

Please provide any links, phone numbers, company names I can pursue if you all have any ideas. Thanks

I would greatly appreciate everybody's advice. I'm in a serious pickle in my life right now.

I'm 50 years old. I have an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. (Backstory on that: Back in 2000 I was convicted of my first and only Felony (a burglary, roommate situation gone bad). When I got released I went to college on the advice of MANY professional people in the Criminal Justice system who said I can use my experience in rehabilitation programs . Also on the the wording that was verified by me, that the state of Indiana does indeed hire convicted felons. After graduating with my Associates I applied EVERYWHERE, nothing but silence. I have no sexual, violent, child offenses, and no drugs past. I tried for 2 years, and slowly learned it was all a lie.)

So I ended up going into the Roadside Assistance and Mobile Automotive Mechanic world. Well this year that has really dried up.

So I'm seeking the advice and wisdom of Portland and surrounding areas. I only have some Security experience, but have never used my Associates for anything in the Criminal Justice field. So what I'm asking is their any path I can take with this degree and literally no experience in Portland and surrounding area? Or should I just walk away from pursuing this path?

Please provide any links, phone numbers, company names I can pursue if you all have any ideas. Thanks

Can anyone please point me in the direction of an honest mechanic that is also willing to work on manual sliding doors on minivans. Thanks