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Re:Ask HN: How to Find a Developer Job with a Felony? by danesparza on Friday June 27, 2014 @11:17AM (#7954331)
Assuming the terms of your sentence aren't like Mitnick's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Mitnick#Arrest.2C_convict... (where he wasn't allowed to be near a computer for a period of time after he got out of prison)

"I live in Orlando, FL, and I never have the opportunity to speak with a company directly". I don't think you're trying hard enough. This kind of 'all or nothing' thinking doesn't help you.

Get involved with other developers in the community. Go to some toastmasters meetings to polish your face-to-face social skills. Don't mention your felony unless you're asked about it. Remove it from your resume if you've put it there. If and when you are asked about it, clearly explain that it was you trying to act in good faith to protect the interests of the Tampa Bay website.

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Re:Ask HN: How to Find a Developer Job with a Felony? by sarciszewski on Friday June 27, 2014 @11:37AM (#7954444)
I don't have any restrictions on my computer use, not even in regards to encryption or virtual machines.

Thanks for the suggestions.

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Re:Ask HN: How to Find a Developer Job with a Felony? by alt2319 on Friday June 27, 2014 @01:05PM (#7955012)
Do you still have to provide all of your email addresses to your PO every month? That sucked, especially on a hand-written form.
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Re:Ask HN: How to Find a Developer Job with a Felony? by sarciszewski on Friday June 27, 2014 @01:42PM (#7955233)
My probation officer only ever requested one email address from me.
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