As the title suggests, I'd really like to get a job, but I've landed myself in a situation where I don't really have anyone to use as a reference.
The last thing I ‘did’ was university – graduated in 2012. I did ask my tutor at the time if I could use him as a reference and he said yes, but I ended up being a SAHM instead after getting pregnant with dc2, and I doubt he remembers who I am now. Should/can I still use him, or would that be a bad idea?
I moved house 2 years ago and also have had some depression and anxiety issues which, combined, mean I don’t really know… anyone. I have acquaintances, but I think they would all be a bit surprised if I asked them to be a reference as I don’t really know any of them particularly well. Do I just have to suck it up and accept the awkwardness?
Financially, I'm in a position whereby I could do voluntary work for a bit before trying to find actual employment... but ALL the volunteering positions I’ve looked at want 2 references too. Agh.
Can anyone give any advice?
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Don't have anyone to use as a reference :/
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mumofawoodlouseeater · 31/07/2015 12:56
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