Employment is one of the most effective mechanisms for inclusion, especially for groups who have a high risk of social exclusion such as the inmate population. This study analyzes data collected from in-depth interviews with 22 prisoners in an intermediate position (between prison and full freedom, classified as third grade) in two social integration centers and two prisons in Galicia, an autonomous community in northern Spain. The results show that the availability of a strong social and family network is a key factor in obtaining employment after prison; without this network, self-employment is a good choice.