I've had a solid work history with good references until about 2 years ago.
I had two part time jobs, and I'm not sure how to explain what happened but I was overwhelmed with everything (motherhood, DS's SEN, not managing a big schedule at work, etc) and I left both on fairly bad terms - I left work unfinished with them. I'm embarrassed to contact them and I really wouldn't be surprised if they refuse to give me a reference. I worked hard for them until the last few months when it all fell apart. I have ADHD (diagnosed as an adult) and I found out the hard way that the techniques I've always used to get stuff done, fell over when I had too much on my plate.
Since then I've done part time work for DH's company from home.
I need to get back into work, but how can I without references? I can't really ask my DH to give me a reference can I? And none of his clients know I even exist!
I don't want to go for an ambitious job, just something straightforward I can do. We really need the money. And I need to get out of the house. I'm slipping into depression being home all the time I think.
I know now's not a good time to be job hunting, but I could at least try if I knew what to do about references.
Any advice would be gratefully received!