<p>Hello to one and all. I am writing because I made the blunder of going to school for accounting while assuming my criminal record would not be a problem in this field...boy was I wrong. While I know that having a gross misdemeanor makes it a little harder finding a job no matter what I am looking for guidance from those with actual work experiences what my chances are of being critically hindered trying to find a science career in either biochemistry or geology. I won't say what the crime was but I can say that it was a non violent, non drug and non sexual related crime at all. With this being said if I perform academically well and do plenty of research while in school what are the chances that this will be used against me assuming there is about 8 years from the crime and employment application? I am thinking of research for biochemistry (and yes grad school) or a career in mineral exploration or surveying in Geology. Any thoughts? And no I don't care about making less, I earn 20k now so those complaining about 30 and 40k are whiners that don't know how to handle their finances. Thoughts are appreciated!</p>
<p>Prospects for employment with a degree in Biochemistry will be grim, but no worse than for all the other Chemistry/Biology/Biochemistry majors who did not get into medical school and will be competing for a small number of positions in those fields. There are a large number of openings at the entry level in Geology and while a ** will present some opportunities, a MS in Geology is becoming the preferred degree for entry level positions, particularly in the Oil Industry.</p>
<p>The problem with a gross misdemeaner is that there will be speculation by employers that the original charge was a felony which was plead down to a gross misdemeaner. All you can do now is to stay out of any other trouble with the law so that when you are applying for a job your legal problems will be seen as something in your remote past.</p>