Would you serve as a reference for someone you don’t like?

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I would as long as I knew they would be fit for the job. I don't hold grudges and at the end of the day, if it has no effect on me whatsoever... who cares.

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agreed. and, if you don't like them, you may be handing them their ticket out.

Depends on circumstances, if I don’t like them because of their work ethics then I probably wouldn’t.

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only if you wanna screw them over:)
don't feel bad if you don't want to help, you owe this person nothing

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Why don’t you like them? Personal or work ethic related? I would only decline if I don’t like their approach to work.

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I actually saw this posted in another bowl and it got me thinking… a few weeks ago, a friend of mine was laid off (for the third time in her career, second since I’ve known her). The other post got me thinking… two layoffs is bad luck, three is a pattern

For reference, the original post: https://joinfishbowl.com/post_vsyj8qq5wv

liking someone and their competency seems to be separate. I would try to not let my ego get in the way of my ability to discern whether or not their work is valuable.

If I don’t like them as a person but they are a stellar performer- I would still say no bc that person isn’t a culture fit. Don’t be afraid to say no.

That would be an interesting dynamic though, cos why is someone that you don’t like asking you for a reference. But I would just stick to my professional opinion and not what I think of the person personally

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