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Originally posted by Fir3start3r It truly depends on the friend. I don't discount my friends if I know they're good workers and get their stuff done. Caveat however; you refered them, so make sure they're worthy...

i think I agree...but I have learned who to give jobs to and WHO NOT to give jobs too

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Originally posted by DigiNut I would work extra hard if a friend voluntarily got me a job, but I would not pull any strings to help a friend out, nor would I ever ask a friend to do that for me.

sooooooooooooooooo agreed...I have been in my business for 10 years now - and I would never screw my reputation as a worker - no amtter what job it would be...regardless of whether or not someone got the job for me...

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I say it all depends on the friend. I have some friends who are diligent and hard working who I would definitely do as much as I could to help them. However, I find that most of these friends rarely ask for help and typically don't require it. Then I have some other friends who are great people but lazy workers and I would not want to put my name on the line by recommending them for work. You have to remember that you could jeapordize your reputation if you back someone who turns out to be a bad employee. If you have doubts about the person it is most likely not something you should do. Giving a friend the heads up on a job in this case would be fine but putting in a good word and trying to help them get the position should be left up to them.

If a friend were to help me get a job I would most certainly work extra hard to make them look good. However, I too try not to ask such things of my good friends. After starting a business with a friend that didn't survive I decided that keeping my business and my personal life separate is the best policy.

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I've never gotten a job from a friend's help before, but I have helped a number of my friend's get hired where I've worked. When I worked at the mall, I got two of my best friend's hired there...and they both loved it and the managers were happy with them as well. All I pretty much did was give in their resumes, I put in some good words, and they had to do well on the group interview themselves...which they both aced.

I also got a job for a friend of mine at my current workplace at the University Bookstore. There, again, I just gave in the resume, mentioned to my boss she was my friend and a good worked...and then the rest was up to her to do well at the interview. She did...and is a quite happy employee of the Bookstore.

I would only recommend friends of mine to my employers who I acutually though would be suited well for the job. Also I wouldn't push anything. All I've really done was mentioned a few good things about my friends so that my employers would highlight their resumes, and interview them. The rest is up to them.

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Originally posted by rabbitjoker 3 things you don't do with friends (worth keeping) and family: 1) loan money 2) do business (including getting them jobs) 3) fuck (literally or otherwise)

amen..

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess so i have always been in the situation where a friend puts in a good word for me and i get the job.

same holds true for me.. especially in the consulting world - networking is everything..

i seem to do pretty well helping people look for work and recommending people for a position..

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Originally posted by girllovingtvibe i think I agree...but I have learned who to give jobs to and WHO NOT to give jobs too

this is a lesson i have learned the hard way.. some people can talk the talk, but not walk the walk

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Personally i would, just the way i am i help others. To a certain extent i wouldnt want any moron working on the job, so only close friends i would.

many of u guys may have had bad experiences, but it doesnt mean that you block out people from getting jobs, atleast they asked and are trying to make a effort to work!

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess it really is a shame because it is quite difficult to get jobs without any recommendation from anyone. most of the people on TA are in the "fend for yourself" frame of mind and this is only based on bad experiences they have had in the past. work ethic is difficult to learn later on, it has to be learned when you are young.

what ur saying is true! its hard to get a job without knowing people, thats why i try as much as possible to get them , but if it doesnt work out for them, the way i think is that, the job wasnt for them.

its hard to make money, i really could care, what the company did after they hired him or fired, i know i did a good deed and atleast helped.

i havent worked in small companies, as i have worked is for corporations only on a office job.

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I've gotten friends jobs before, and have had good and bad experiences with it.

Now, I'll only try hooking up friends who I KNOW are dependable, and who will not make my name look bad. I'll also avoid hooking up friends on jobs that work weekends. I really don't think they will function at work coming home at 6-10 in the morning from a night of partying :P

Well Let me tell you!!!
KKEFKA and I have been working together for many years at different job's together. He has gotten me this job for the summer and I have to admite that he and I have had a blast!!! We have fought had fun got lots of work done everything.... kinda sucks he's going back to school because now its only the boss and I I give a 2 thumbs up to friends getting friends jobs because what better way to break the ice at a job place is to know atleast one friend first that way its not awkward!

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