You’re excited about starting your career and you have a great first job lined up. Unfortunately, it also comes with the risk of losing that job if you get convicted of a DWI. Luckily, it’s possible to reduce the likelihood of this happening by following some simple guidelines. The penalties for drunk driving are serious, and if you are convicted, your job will be at risk no matter what type of job you have. However, there are ways to prevent this from happening. The following tips will give you some insight into how employers view drunk driving convictions and what you can do to keep your job during and after the DWI process is over.

Understand what employers expect from employees.

First things first, you need to understand what employers expect from their employees. Unfortunately, many people don’t take this into account when they think about a DWI conviction. You need to understand that there is a significant difference between a first-time DWI and a second or third DWI. For example, you might have a great work ethic and be a responsible employee who is trustworthy. However, if you are convicted of a second DWI, that’s all gone out the window. You need to understand that employers will be more likely to fire you because of your first DWI than if you had just been convicted of a second.

Be upfront about your situation.

Now that we’ve discussed what employers expect from you, it’s time to talk about how you should handle it. You need to be honest with your boss about your situation. Explain that you were in a bad situation that got you convicted of a DWI. You can also explain what you’ve done to ensure this doesn’t happen again. You can even go as far as to provide a letter from an attorney stating that you’ve taken the necessary precautions to ensure this doesn’t happen again. There is nothing wrong with doing this because it is in your best interest. Employers want to hire responsible employees who are trustworthy.

Be honest with prospective employers.

Now that we’ve discussed what employers expect from you, it’s time to discuss what employers want from you. While you may want to tell your current employer everything you’ve told us, you may want to hold back on telling prospective employers. There are two main reasons for this: First, you don’t want to burn any bridges. If you have a past employer who is willing to hire you again, that could be a huge help in your job hunting process. Second, you don’t want prospective employers to hold your DWI conviction against you. While it is your legal responsibility to let them know about your conviction, it’s your responsibility to make sure they don’t hold it against you. In other words, you don’t want to make this a deal breaker.

Avoid driving drunk.

This is true for all types of convictions, not just DWIs. If you want to keep your job, you need to avoid driving drunk. Unfortunately, driving drunk is something that is very easy to do. You can reduce the risk of being arrested for drunk driving by following these tips: - Stay off the roads after 2 a.m. - Avoid drinking and driving - If you have to drive after drinking, find a designated driver - If you feel like you need to drive after drinking, take a cab - Don’t mix alcohol with other drugs

Conclusion

The penalties for drunk driving are severe, and if you are convicted of a DWI, your job will be at risk no matter what type of job you have. However, there are ways to reduce the likelihood of this happening. The following tips will give you some insight into how employers view drunk driving convictions and what you can do to keep your job during and after the DWI process is over.