A New Way to Look at Bankruptcy and Future Employment

Most likely, you've chosen to file Missouri or Illinois bankruptcy in order to secure your financial future. You want to live a life free from worry and start building a credit score of which you can be proud. But, perhaps it isn't as easy to see what this responsible decision will do for every aspect of your life. In fact, Missouri and Illinois Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy can bring a new level of responsibility to every aspect of your life. Bankruptcy may mean more than just protection from foreclosure, a solution to credit card debt, and freedom from repossession.

Looking for a job in this economy is no easy task and you don't need anything else to make it harder. So, what kind of effect can bankruptcy have on your job hunt? You probably already know that Missouri and Illinois Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy affects your credit. It is possible that a future employer may check your credit before hiring you, at which point they will see the bankruptcy.

A bankruptcy on your credit report may very well be better than a foreclosure or repossession. Why? If you've filed bankruptcy, you've proved that you can take responsiblity for those things that have gone wrong in your life. It is actually a responsible move and most employers will understand that if you explain it to them. They may not even bring it up. Hard times hit everyone and there is nothing wrong with making the responsible move for your family to get protection from foreclosure, credit card debt help, and relief from harassing creditors.

Now that you are feeling better about looking for a job after Missouri or Illinois bankruptcy, here are a few other bright points that I've noticed over my 15 years as a St. Louis, Missouri and Belleville, Illinois bankruptcy attorney.

You are more educated today about staying out of debt than you were yesterday. Nothing teaches us better than experience and learning how to stay out of debt is a valuable lesson. Now, you know what it takes to save money and be debt free. You can start making the life you've always wanted for you and your family...today.

You've provided a good example for your kids. While you may think being in big amounts of debt is a failure, consider your Missouri or Illinois bankruptcy a success. Just as Shakira explained in a recent interview, bankruptcy can create the determination and drive in your children for them to become successful adults. You've taught your children that they can take responsibility for their lives and have the power to turn it around.

Your post-bankruptcy life can be much easier when you are armed with the tools to make it a success. Look for a St. Louis, Missouri or Belleville, Illinois bankruptcy attorney who can help you understand the role your bankruptcy plays in the success of your life afterward!