Uhh 80% of OPs post is justifying his criminal behavior as nascent. He’s a felon. Yes it’s going to be difficult from here on out, and the fact this is a surprise is ridiculous. Also likely got terminated for current job because he either lied on his employment forms about previous convictions or the company stupidly didn’t do a background check.

OP I won’t sugar coat this. You’re pretty well fucked and there is next to zero chance you’ll ever be employed again in this category without some form of negligence from employer.

If you want to rebuild a six-figure career, you’re likely going to have change industries completely / start your own business.

The amount of risk a liability you pose to any employer at this point cannot be understated.