I recently had an intriguing conversation with a friend from the USA who has a DUI conviction. It occurred during a routine check, and while driving somewhat erratically, he was stopped and prosecuted. No one was hurt, and there were no victims. Nonetheless, this situation has dragged on for several years. Recently, he ended up in jail for thirty days, likely due to non-compliance with certain post-conviction requirements.
What is particularly interesting is that he is now struggling to find employment despite being highly skilled in technical fields. Following numerous rejections, I advised him to disclose his conviction upfront in interviews to avoid wasting time. Surprisingly, he found that employers were willing to hire him and were not concerned about his DUI. However, their insurance companies will not provide coverage if they employ individuals with certain convictions. Thus, these insurance companies are effectively acting as a form of social credit system.
I am curious if any Americans have encountered a similar situation and if there are solutions to this issue. It seems quite unfair, especially for someone as intelligent as my friend, who is involved in my automated farming project. Helping him is in my interest, and I find this situation absurd.