DP has been given an APALLING verbal reference

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But the person wished to remain un-named and would not give any reference in writing. Basically this has caused MAJOR problems with the potential job he is going for. She has totallt assassinated all his skills, character etc.

The other 5 referees have been confirmed as giving nothing short of spectacular references, but the company have a policy of only offering employment with 100% good references.

DP now has a meeting with the new company tomorrow to discuss to see if there is any way round this. We know who it is as the other 5 referees have bcc'd DP in on the references they sent.

Is there anything we can do (short of stabbing this awful bitch with a blunt instrument). What makes us even more furious is that the referees company made DP redundant, so absolutely not his fault he left.

Oh good! Sensible decision

CONGRATULATIONS but just wanted to add please do not telephone this woman and confront. Do everything in writing - with someone like this you just never know how she will misrepresent a telephone call.

hurrah - what a weirdo!

Oh no, we have a great friend who is itching to take this one on (oh they are a solicitor, not a big bloke with a stick ot anything)

Glad you got this sorted. I live near Richmond (well when I say near it's not a flash area like Richmond - it's very nice.

Fab. Well done your dh

Where are you micegg? We are more likely to live in Twickenham/Teddington, we can't afford Richmond either

Yaaayyh! great news. please let us know what happens with nasty lady!

Will do