Employment after having a misdemeanor?

This is a real big issue in America especially if you're Black. Fortunate for you, you had the charges reduced to a misdemeanor. I would suggest looking at sealing if not expunging your record. Keep in mind that we are in a recession and most employers want to pick the cream of the crop with slavery wages. So the probability of you landing a job with a criminal background is plausible but extremely rare in these days. If you have a skill or a hobby, turn that into a money making machine and look for part-time work until the market change. You never know, your side gig may make you more money than you anticipated.