> I think this puts too much emphasis on what people will think at the place that is about to fire your ass. These are people in your industry, in your town. S

> I think this puts too much emphasis on what people will think at the place that is about to fire your ass. These are people in your industry, in your town. Some may know the person you hope will hire you next, or the one after that, or .... You and your former co-workers hope to have long careers at many different employers. Some will become employers themselves. This job will end sooner or later; your reptutation you'll keep with you.