Is it weird to reach out to a CD you interned for in the summer of ’14? I absolutely loved working with him, but I’m afraid he won’t remember me as it’s been 3~ years since we spoke. Reach out or nah?

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If you don’t ask, you don’t get. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Are you willing to risk that kind of awkwardness just for a chance to work for someone you like and potentially launch your career?

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Maybe bring up something you guys worked on together to spark their memory. People always remember other people and it’s only been a few years not 15

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Yes. Everyone loves to hear how great they are. No statute of limitations on that.

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As long as you’re nice, you have nothing to lose

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Update - he remembered me and is passing along my portfolio to his recruitment team! A happy ending. 🌈

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Shoot your shot!!!!! What’s the worst that could happen? Go for it.

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Reach out - you’d be surprised how many people remember their colleagues, especially if, as AD1 said, you can reference something you worked on together

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Couldn’t hurt!

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Yes.
I've had people do that to me. I didn't remember them but I was happy to know I made a difference. It made me feel good.
And I did it to a cd I had as an intern, 10 years later, who was freelancing with me. It made his day, too.

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AD1's suggestion was solid. Just find a graceful way to reference something you worked on. He'll remember you.

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As people get older, time becomes a blur. I’m pretty sure it was 2012 last year.
2014 isn’t really that long ago.

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Awesome - good advice all around. Thanks everyone!

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What's the worst that could happen! Try it

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Not weird at all. In fact, it’s great. Reach out.

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Yes. Simple.

YES. Go for it.

Try. She/he is just a person, same as you.

Do it!

Absolutely. Assuming if you liked him he’s not a dick, so even if he doesn’t remember you he will be cool.

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