No, stay away from husbands! Nothing but trouble, heh. I've been having some crazy times, though. I've been looking for a new job but I'm *still* in the interview and reference process for one I applied for in April because they're *that* picky about referees. They've spoken to three people so far, who've all given me positive references, and have the numbers of two others. Apparently they really want to hire me, but since the job I've been at for about three and a half years now has a no reference policy I'm screwed.
Urrrgh, I hate the 'no reference' policy. It's essentially saying 'you will only be leaving this company on OUR terms'. It is unfair and I don't think it should be legal because having references is essential to getting a new job!
This sounds really awful, but maybe you should do what most people do and get one of your colleagues to pretend they are your manager.
I agree. I understand where they're allegedly coming from when they say if they give references they're liable, but at the same time people change. I don't see how somebody can be liable for future theft or whatever if they say they didn't have a problem with you in the time you worked for them. Bah. That and it's always made me feel a bit as if the companies who do the no reference thing are the ones with a high staff turnover rate. "How can we retain staff?" "How about we make it impossible for them to get another job?" "Excellent plan!"
That and this new job and their stupid billion questions reference check. I've sat next to recruitment agents taking references before, and at most it's been five questions. These people kept my latest reference on the phone for ages and asked him all manner of detailed questions, and then it *still* wasn't good enough for the parent company even though they'd said I just needed one more reference to get through. I'm not happy.
I definitely agree: the higher the turnover, the less likely they'll give you a reference. What I find hilarious is that 'exceptions' are always made for crappy staff, because everyone wants to see them go, which throws the 'liability' argument straight out the window.
Exactly. There are exceptions for the favourites too, though. Some managers will give out references for some people, and the rest kind of have to stuff themselves.
My old team leader said he'd give me one, but of course he's got a new job now and he's between here and the US all the time and I can't contact him. He's even deleted his facebook. *cries*
How have you been, though? I haven't heard from you in ages.
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My life has been boring. Two jobs + studying = no time for me:( I need to find a husband, lol.
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No, stay away from husbands! Nothing but trouble, heh. I've been having some crazy times, though. I've been looking for a new job but I'm *still* in the interview and reference process for one I applied for in April because they're *that* picky about referees. They've spoken to three people so far, who've all given me positive references, and have the numbers of two others. Apparently they really want to hire me, but since the job I've been at for about three and a half years now has a no reference policy I'm screwed.
*needs a new job so badly*
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This sounds really awful, but maybe you should do what most people do and get one of your colleagues to pretend they are your manager.
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That and this new job and their stupid billion questions reference check. I've sat next to recruitment agents taking references before, and at most it's been five questions. These people kept my latest reference on the phone for ages and asked him all manner of detailed questions, and then it *still* wasn't good enough for the parent company even though they'd said I just needed one more reference to get through. I'm not happy.
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My old team leader said he'd give me one, but of course he's got a new job now and he's between here and the US all the time and I can't contact him. He's even deleted his facebook. *cries*
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