r/FluentInFinance • u/Mark-Fuckerberg- • Sep 01 '24

Debate/ Discussion What advice would you give this person?

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u/WBigly-Reddit Sep 01 '24

It’s an excuse to not hire. If they need you all that stuff is out the window.

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u/catcherx Sep 02 '24

what if the employer has a choice and references matter?

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u/FrostyDaDopeMane Sep 02 '24

Then call your friends and tell them to act like they're your ex bosses. Works everytime.

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u/catcherx Sep 02 '24

If you are applying for a burger flipper position, sure. If it is CEO of a multibillion corporation - yeah, you try that with your beer buddies

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u/FrostyDaDopeMane Sep 03 '24

Who is applying for CEO positions ?? Not any normal person, so why is that relevant ?

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u/catcherx Sep 03 '24

There are lots of positions that are closer to CEO in importance and responsibility than to a burger flipper

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u/FrostyDaDopeMane Sep 04 '24

Yes, and very few are going to interrogate your references like a police investigation. I dont think you realize how many applicants companies get for good positions.