Investigation finds inmates built computers and hid them in prison ceiling

Re:Investigation finds inmates built computers and hid them ... by Mandatum on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @04:10AM (#14095727)

To be honest I think tech companies, startups especially will happily hire a good ex-con coder because they don't have to pay them as much.

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Re:Investigation finds inmates built computers and hid them ... by 2muchcoffeeman on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @06:27AM (#14096323)

Don't have to pay them as much???

If an ex-con manages to learn enough in prison to be a decent dev and land a job I hope they get paid the same as everyone else at their level.

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Re:Investigation finds inmates built computers and hid them ... by TeMPOraL on Wednesday April 12, 2017 @06:54AM (#14096463)

I'd hope for that too, but unfortunately, having an "ex-con" tag in your papers means at least that an employer has a strong argument against you at the negotiating table.

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