2006-07-14 14:59:20 · 9 answers · asked by Janet B 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Don't use that place for a reference. Think up some halfway-plausible reason why they fired you (if they did) and go straight over to a temp agency. Use temp assignments to steadily rebuild your reputation and a solid reference base. Many temp jobs are really temp-to-perm, although they seldom say so up front, and can turn into really nice permanent jobs if you work hard. Best of luck!
2006-07-14 15:11:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, a twelve gauge shotgun with double up buck and three slugs for the boss would be very liberating...
However, that certainly isn't going to get you hired again... unless you're looking to wear an orange jumpsuit and chrome plated bracelets for a very long time. Legally, the only thing your last job can say is:
1: That you did indeed work there from such and such a day to such and such a day.
2: the rate of your last wage/salary level
3: Your position.
4: If fired, why you were fired.
5: Whether or not they would hire you back (Answer yes, or no only.)
For about $100. you can have a lawyer write a very convincing letter to your last employer to remind them of these facts. Sad to say, but if it was bad, question number five can still really screw you... and who has a spare $100 when you're in between jobs?
2006-07-14 22:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by ye_river_xiv 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your next interviewer asks you about it, you admit it.
1) Taking responsibility instead of avoiding it shows maturity.
2) Recognizing a problem, and either fixing it or preventing it from happening again, shows that you are learning and won't make it again. (Who would hire someone who doesn't get any smarter?)
Unless you can absolutely and convincingly show that your last employer was vindictive, racist or guilty of other such behaviour, the best thing you can do is take your lumps.
If it is your fault (speaking from experience), admitting what you did wrong will be a positive in the employer's mind.
Sure, swallowing your pride sucks. But you're not the one doing the hiring.
2006-07-14 22:11:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What exactly did they say? There are strict laws about what an ex-employer can say about you. Can you prove that they cost you the job, if so you need to call an attorney. Im sorry but there is no way I would put up with that sh*t! I would call the jerk that said something bad and let em have it!!!
2006-07-14 22:06:51 · answer #4 · answered by Ginger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...being that you posted this 4 or 5 times, i'd say you're not handling it that well. Just kidding, well, I guess you just have to get over it. ...And never use them as a recommendation again. What did they say? (if you don't mind me asking) And how did you find out what they said?
2006-07-14 22:04:00 · answer #5 · answered by mouse001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU CAN TAKE THEM TO COURT AND SUE THEM. THEY ARE FORBIDDEN BY FEDERAL LAW FROM RELEASING ANY FURTHER INFORMATION THAN, LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT AND WOULD THEY REHIRE YOU. NOTHING MORE NOTHING LESS.
BUT IN ORDER TO SUE, YOU MUST HAVE PROOF THAT THEY DID THIS HEINIOUS THING TO YOU. THE PROOF MUST BE BEYOND A SHADOW OF A DOUBT AND YOU MUST HAVE BEEN INJURED. (DIDN'T GET THE JOB.)
2006-07-14 22:08:20 · answer #6 · answered by BOOMBOOMBILLY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
kinda got it stuck, have you
edit-- you need to find out why, before you try to fix it.
2006-07-14 22:02:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
never had one.
P.S. don't keep asking the same question. wait for it to show up.
2006-07-14 22:25:14 · answer #8 · answered by Lexi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you stutter??
2006-07-14 22:08:32 · answer #9 · answered by † PRAY † 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋