Is it normal i don't want friends

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Why thehell is it so important to have 'references' when looking for a job?I go to work to 'work',not make friends?Employers can check my past employment,why do they need 'references'?

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Based on 57 votes (37 yes)
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  • WordWizard
    11 years ago

    I have no idea how you are linking this to having friends? The reason they look for reverences is they want to know you are good worker. I personally have no references beside family because all the teachers in my school refused to reference anyone.

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  • myweirdself16
    12 years ago

    if you are easy to get along with, but like going solo its okay.

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  • [Old Memory]
    12 years ago

    Because no one wants to work with an asshole.

    Because you spend about 40 hours a week with your coworkers, might as well make sure everyone gels together well.

    Because friends of a feather flock together, and if the friend that's listed as a reference is a shady prick on the phone, then it reflects poorly on the job-applicant since they cannot choose his/her references appropriately. Not having classy people to back you up when you're trying to land a job is a bit of a red-flag to employers.

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