I worked at a work-study job when I was in school. When I asked her if I could use her as a work reference when I started job hunting she was very nice to me and she said that I had a great attitude and she couldn't ask for a better worker. After a while I got to thinking "hey, I could take that two ways". I don't know exactly how work-study works, but what if that was some sort of code for "she was stuck with me"? Does it sound like that might be what she was trying to imply? Should I use her as a reference?
2006-11-16 05:41:10 · 5 answers · asked by GBG 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I read an article years ago that said that some supervisors will give references with a double meaning to let people know what they think without gettting themselves in some sort of trouble. So I guess that's made me a little suspicious of what they say.
2006-11-16 05:53:01 · update #1
Um, sounds like you are thinking too much into it.
That is a compliment, plain and simple.
You are the best worker she has had, or one of the best at least.
Of course, work study people are usually bad and you do not have to be all that good to get a glowing reference, in my experience.
It all comes down to one question...
How was your relationship with her?
If it was good, use her.
If it was not good, don't.
2006-11-16 05:44:19 · answer #1 · answered by D B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That means you've been the best worker she's had so far. Yes, use her as a reference. It needs to be on paper and signed.
I did a work-study program at the college library and when I transferred to another school my boss was sad to see me go too.
Sounds like you're on the right track. Keep up the good work, you will be rewarded!
2006-11-16 05:47:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. your supervisor at your work-study is a supervisor as well. She is happy with you as an employee. I hope that you are able to find a job in the real world. It is very competetive out there.
2006-11-16 05:48:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't overanalyze this.
Essentially, she was saying...it was too bad you're not on the payroll, so to speak. Since you're a work study employee, you won't be around long--that you're an excellent worker and it would be a shame to lose you.
Use her as a reference...it would be to your benefit.
2006-11-16 05:51:19 · answer #4 · answered by curlytop312 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course this is good, she is expressing to you that she was lucky to have been stuck with you. Use her as a reference because she sounds like she would say glowing things about you:)
2006-11-16 05:43:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋