If I'm not able to get good references from my previous employers, what can I do to move forward?
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posted by ichomp
on Nov 2, 2012 -
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After two months of dodging me, my former employer is agreeing to pay me my last $1000 paycheck "in installments." Should I accept, or continue on to court?
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posted by joechip
on Oct 4, 2011 -
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I am a freelancer and recently a startup launched that does exactly what I do, and it looks to me like they want to head in a direction that I'd like to go. I really want to do what they're doing, and I want to tell them I'm really interested in helping. I would even be happy doing some sort of internship for them (I am currently a college student). How do I express that to them without selling myself short?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 13, 2011 -
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A juicy, confessional article I wrote years ago, before the Internet, has been referenced, quoted, and even reprinted online without my permission. Will this hurt me with potential employers? A blizzard of special snowflakes after the cut.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 27, 2010 -
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What are best forums/websites where people post about their work experiences and about the pros and cons of various employers?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 30, 2009 -
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I have a good friend who's getting screwed by his (soon to be former employer) re: expenses and payroll taxes. What's the best way to resolve this situation?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 28, 2009 -
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I do a lot of writing under an assumed name. Recently, people who know me through my writing have started offering me paid work, which involves filling out tax forms and giving my social security number. The name I've chosen for myself is one that someone would logically have (it's not a handle like Wonkette or an obviously fake name like Lydia Lunch). What's the best way to address this issue with my potential employers so they don't think I'm schizophrenic or up to no good?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 8, 2009 -
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What are some reliable ways to check the authenticity of companies that advertise for jobs on craigslist and other such websites?
posted by mannequito
on Oct 20, 2008 -
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My ex-employer is claiming I was overpaid, and is asking for the money back - what should I do?
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posted by hnnrs
on Oct 7, 2008 -
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I have been asked to set up a “Remote Working Hub” to allow employees to work away from the office. Where can I go for more information? Does it work?
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posted by SarahM
on Sep 19, 2008 -
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[JobFilter] I've been through two interviews, they've contacted my references, and now the "last step" in the application process is for them to contact my current employers -- who don't know I want to leave. How normal is this? What should I do?
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posted by hazelshade
on Aug 29, 2007 -
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Is there a website for employers to discuss potential and past employees? I'd like to find out what previous employers have said about me.
posted by destro
on May 1, 2007 -
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Job sites (Monster, HotJobs, et al): As an employer, which have been successful for you?
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posted by o2b
on May 4, 2004 -
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My employer is going to be asking me to sign a new NDA in the near future. The original NDA that I signed nine years ago has a lot of holes. Anything in particular I should look out for in the new NDA? Should I be concerned about it at all? (Yeah, I know YANAL.)
posted by maurice
on Jan 23, 2004 -
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