You worked for jerks who screwed you for money. How do you handle the reference?

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by alexqgb • 16 years ago

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If you're trying to move on from a negative experience, how do you handle the situation honestly without shooting yourself in the foot?

ashedryden• 16 years ago

That's hard; I've been there. I tend to smile and bear it. As long as you weren't as much of a jerk to them as they are to you, hope for the best?

stonemetal• 16 years ago

Not sure what you mean by handle the reference. List it on your resume openly and honestly. I wouldn't put the "jerks who screwed you for money" down as a reference. They are unlikely to say anything nice. If you don't have a lot of work experience and need a reference perhaps a co worker who you are friendly with could do it instead of your boss.

scumola• 16 years ago

They'll probably give you a good reference. They want to be the good guys on paper. However, if you are asked to give a reference for them, I understand that it's illegal to give negative criticism for an ex-employee review. I usually say something like, "It's not legal for me to comment negatively about XXXXX. Understand? Bye?".

You worked for jerks who screwed you for money. How do you handle the reference?

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