I was convicted of 5 violent felonies involving guns that landed me in prison at 17. I was released after a couple of years and have not had any problem finding a job since then. My current employer found out about my convictions recently because of a required criminal background check for a project that we are working on, my employer gave me a letter and a chance to dispute it if I wanted to. I choose not to and they have not pursued it any farther. Anyways, I am 34 now and I think if you can't find meaningful employment, its not because you are a convicted felon, it is because you are in general not a very employable person.