I saw a post online somewhere saying that you shouldn’t refer a close friend or relative for a job at your workplace because then your reputation is on the line if they mess up and also it could change your relationship. I have referred close friends and it has worked out fine but never a family member. The post had lots of comments from people with stories about it going badly. I’m curious if anyone here has had that experience.

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Many years ago I referred a person for a job and she really messed up. My name was mud for a long time.

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Ahhh so this is pretty common then!

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Although you want to help people, its tough because, if you know this family member or friend is not reliable or flaky, then its my name on the line

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Yes, the worsest if they come me in an steal

Save those recommendations for Human Resources to handle. Let relatives and friends apply on their own terms. Don’t get involved.

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I've been fortunate that I friends I have referred to jobs and all worked out and I have had friends help me get jobs that worked out. I think it depends on your circle of friends and their personalities, if they are more like you then I don't think there should be an issue.

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