Re: Bad reference

[Michael Ryan <michael@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I can't imagine not asking someone if they would be a reference before I use
them. And when I ask them, I would ask them their opinion. If they tell me
one thing and a prospective employer  something else, then I'm a bad judge
of character.

On 2/1/06 01:58 PM, "rob@xxxxxxxxx" <rob@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

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> In this litiguous society some people might take action.  I tend, instead,
> to count it as one of God's many blessings.  Now you know not to use this
> ex coworker as a reference.
> 
> Now, can you find out what was said about you?  And make sure that you
> tell the interviewer thank you for the honesty first.  When you find out
> what was said take a deep look inside and decide if you can use that
> information to better yourself.  And any falsehoods short of them saying
> you had inappropriate actions with their German Shepherd I'd let go.
> 
> Rob Berendt