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Using the previous employer as reference when searching for future jobs could become difficult if you play asshole during the transitioning period. Although in
by Too 11y ago
Using the previous employer as reference when searching for future jobs could become difficult if you play asshole during the transitioning period.
Although in this case i think most future employers would be understanding of the situation. But even so, during an interview you only have that much time to show a good image of yourself, there's not always time to explain everything and any minor hickup, suspicion or oddity could cost you the job, you don't want to leave the interviewer only remembering lots of "but" and "except that time".
- bsg75 11y agoReferences are rarely if ever used anymore - fear of lawsuits if a glowing review from past employer is not provided. And don't be an ass. Search, find, depart immediately and politely.
- josh_fyi 11y agoWhen you are currently employed, it is understood that you cannot ask your current boss for a recommendation. So long as the new employer does not know that you are under the ax, you will not have to give this reference. In jobs after that, you may or may not have the option of using the Disney boss as reference, but that's a long way off and uncertain ...