Intriguing . . .

[trystinn]

I'm currently avoiding phone calls from a local casino where Danielle has apparently put in a resume. As much as I want her to succeed, and I do, I'm a bit worn out from the whole disaster. I gave her an insanely great reference (this was before her meltdown) for the Visiting Angels (home senior care) and she walked off that job. Whether she told them she was quitting is open to debate, and in any case she didn't give them notice - leaving seniors home alone with no warning and her employer scrambling to cover and find Danielle.

I'm waffling. I don't want to tell Danielle I'm unwilling to snow job her new employer, but on the other hand I can't keep avoiding the calls. How on earth do folks give references for folks who have had breakdowns? Especially within the last year? And especially when they personally got burned?

Ugh

Comments

[goddessmusings.livejournal.com]

I'd probably keep ignoring the calls for today. Usually they will give up pretty quick.

The one time I did get stuck, I told the potential employer that I was friends with the person, but that I had never worked with her so I couldn't give a professional reference. Only a personal reference. It kept the peace with the friend, but the HR lady also read between the lines.

[paigemom.livejournal.com]

This sounds like the best solution to me...

What a sucky situation to be put in.

[tryst-inn.livejournal.com]

Oh now, that's a good point to make.

Duly added to the repertoire. Thank you!