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Originally Posted by DarkeyKong
Nina, I don't think people are trying to ridicule you for having such a policy. It just seems like they want you think think about the ramifications of having the stated policy. Nothing wrong with a little self evaluation every now and then. No one's perfect.
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I like what you wrote. And agree.
One of my very best friends in this world has a no reference policy. She's not on Eccie. And for me, it's my belief that it's your body, your business, your rules. And I get it.
However, since she's heard me bitch about others in this capacity quite a bit, she's started to actually answer a lady's e-mail, or text, if she is asking for a reference and is being respectful.
It's taken a few years, but she's seeing the advantages of just being civil in an often uncivil industry.
Makes sense?
So what darkey ... what's his handle (it's a crazy one to me!) ... was writing makes a lot of sense. It's alright to take another look at your policies, here and there, when you feel like doing so, obviously.
I get SO few new clients offering up references these days that this topic pretty much doesn't even apply to me. If he doesn't have references, I go to another way of screening.
But bless those who are great with giving references.
I try to answer those requests before anything else.
Personally, I would find trying to remember whether or not the client reviewed me to be a daunting task. Wouldn't it be simpler to just offer a reference for anyone? Gosh, I must be lazy.
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