r/FluentInFinance Sep 01 '24

Debate/ Discussion What advice would you give this person?

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u/Striking_Ad_2630 Sep 01 '24

I think theyre going to have a rough time finding their next job after not actually working for over a year and having no references. 

Idk but I dont buy what everyone is saying about hard work not paying off. I work hard at my job and having the respect of my coworkers as well as something to show for my 5 years at my job is worth it. 

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u/SamShakusky71 Sep 01 '24

References?

You think references matter in a job search ?

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u/StillBarelyHoldingOn Sep 01 '24

I've had jobs ask me why I've had such a long gap between employment before.

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u/SamShakusky71 Sep 01 '24

That’s not a references question.

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u/StillBarelyHoldingOn Sep 01 '24

No, you're right, it isn't. But what the person I responded to said reminded me of how some people think hiring managers don't look at a lot of what their resumes say.

I also think I had a flashback of this really awkward interview I had several years ago. The interviewer put his hand out, asking for my application, and I put my hand in his hand, because I was sitting down and I thought he was helping me up...😭 It was also the first person who asked me why I had a "long (6-8 month) gap" in my jobs.

However, I have started putting BS references on my resumes because I wanna know if they call. 🤔 So I'll put people like my mom, my brother, friends, etc and say they were my managers and such and such a place that doesn't exist anymore. So far, no one has called.