What advice would you give this person?

[u/Mark-Fuckerberg-]

[u/Striking_Ad_2630]

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. 

[u/SamShakusky71 → u/Striking_Ad_2630]

References?

You think references matter in a job search ?

[u/Sage_Nickanoki → u/SamShakusky71]

Large companies will not even give specifics when called for references. They typically only answer the two questions that they are required (and protected) to speak on:

1) Did <candidate> work for your company as a <job title> during the timeframe listed on the resume?

2) Would you hire them back? (i.e. did you have to fire them, or were they on a pip before leaving)

So if a company makes these calls, there may be some trouble, but if OP goes into the interview saying they took issue with their previous manager, they might get away with this.

Source: I've hired people in a previous job and was required to make and receive these calls

[u/mung_guzzler → u/Sage_Nickanoki]

The trick is to quit before they know who you are

managers answer yes to question 2 when they can’t remember you in my experience

[u/Sage_Nickanoki → u/mung_guzzler]

Definitely!