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Yes I had 2 DUIs many years ago. Caused me so much stress and fear when applying for jobs and schools, so I really empathize with how you're feeling. I got hired by Capital One 3 years after my last DUI, got admitted to a top 20 MBA program 5 years after, and Deloitte 7 years after.
My background checks would always be delayed a bit, but ultimately these companies don't seem to care (they are looking for financial crimes more so). Also DUIs drop off most background checks after about 10 years, so you can look forward to that eventually.
You didn't ask, but I've been sober for 13 years now so that's nice. :)
Good luck to you!
Congrats on your sobriety!
Similar to the above poster, I have two DUIs which in my state is a felony. Deloitte extended an offer to me pending my background check. I was honest with them from the get go and told them what they were going to find before they ran mine. I also told them I had completed a residential treatment program and the other things I was doing to get help for my addiction. The background check took a long time (like 1.5 months!) but they ended up moving forward with my employment. I think being honest helped a lot and being able to show all of the work I was putting into my recovery. Sometimes people really just need a break and I can’t tell you how much gratitude I have for Deloitte for giving me that chance/fresh start.
Sorry this is so long, but I am fairly confident this will not effect your career path too much, but DON’T GET ANOTHER ONE!!! 😊 I don’t have to tell you how much worse this could have been if someone was hurt, etc., but learn from this - taken an inventory of your life, and get help if you need it. Everyone makes mistakes, what matters most is how you respond to them.
I just celebrated 500 days of sobriety; it IS possible! Good luck - sending strength 💜
Thank you so much for sharing! I wish you the best!
You will be fine, though it will never feel that way ever again. I got one while I was fielding an offer and counteroffer. I went from a jail cell to talking to the CEO about how good I felt about staying.
Clearances and background checks are hard, plus you probably can’t travel to Canada for 6 or 7 years. As long as you don’t make things worse by lying or evading responsibility or drinking and driving ever again…it should work out.
Wow! I guess you ended up staying! Thanks for the guidance
First, breathe. Believe it or not, It is going to be ok.
I went through this six years ago and was in panic for months. I hired a lawyer but my BAC was extremely high and I was forced to wear an ankle monitor for a month (not ideal when you are in meetings and it vibrates to check your alcohol level). It was an expensive process for sure. But I made the wrong choice and had to own up to it.
I always make a point to be up front about it now when getting background checks. I’ve had two for full time positions and it’s never been a problem. I let HR know I completed my sentence and have been sober for years (I’ve got a little over five years now). One rep even told me DUI wasn’t a problem, she’s more worried about other offenses.
More than anything, the DUI was the beginning of my rock bottom, but I wouldn’t be where I am now without it. I’ve also never lost a career opportunity because of it. Good luck and I hope you can grow from this experience.
Thank you for your story! I’m glad you are doing well!
I’ll pray for your sobriety. Never encountered legal problems. Stay humble and grateful.
I work in financial services with a few “run ins” under my belt and have friends with DUIs. I’ve avoided government work for the worry that it may have a bigger impact (mine are more resist arrest, assault police - alcohol related), and yes my background checks take longer, but as others have said companies are really looking for signs of shady behaviour such as theft, fraud etc.
I did turn my life around after the second incident though I have recently relapsed now after 5 years. The fear of what happened before is helping to put a floor under my current spiral, and have finally joined AA (always went solo before but no risks now).
I hope you can use this as an opportunity to turn things around for yourself x
Thank you for sharing! And yes, I was sober 6 months and started drinking for just one week when I was arrested. Wake up call to stay on the sober train