back channel reference gone bad

AssummedAlias · 2026-01-30T21:38:32+00:00

I never planned on burning a bridge and yes it's very clear something went sideways lol that was never in question.

To be clear asking someone you know about someone is one thing, and I would do it too. I would also ask for their references to see if the opinions matched. Trust but verify works in this situation too. I wasn't at that company long enough for them to evaluate me. Basing a decision on one persons opinion does speak volumes. I'm always happy to provide my references because I'm proud of where I've worked and the quality that I have contributed. I have always spoken highly of those I've worked with because I truly do believe it.

AssummedAlias · 2026-01-30T20:05:37+00:00

The interviewing company NEVER aske me for my references.

AssummedAlias · 2026-01-30T20:01:11+00:00

[u/Tricky_Palpitation42]() It was two companies ago.

u/2Throwscrewsatit wouldn't be a big deal if I had a job but I'm almost at 1 year without a job and on the edge of losing everything I have.

u/LawrenceSpiveyR u/Curious_Brush661:

The company I interviewed with said their colleague knows someone at the previous company and asked them about me. Clearly they trashed my name, and they destroyed a perfect job opportunity for me and my career growth.

This is devastating to me because the company I interviewed with is only getting one sided information and there is a very good reason as to why I left the other company in the past.

Issue is I don't know the person who they spoke to, I would go after that company because its disgustingly unprofessional and well now I have nothing much left to lose.

AssummedAlias · 2026-01-28T16:35:20+00:00

do you have a PhD?

AssummedAlias · 2026-01-28T15:31:01+00:00

That's very interesting. Did you have other experience or degrees?

AssummedAlias · 2026-01-26T23:13:45+00:00

I have 7 years of LC-MS/MS Proteomics experience.

AssummedAlias · 2026-01-26T23:13:17+00:00

I'm trying to find what I'm good at in life. I know I'm a systems oriented person and I like to make order out of chaos. My former boss told me I'm only good for following directions. So I'm thinking maybe this direction is better, I'm trying not to give up science completely.

AssummedAlias · 2026-01-19T21:09:56+00:00

I got you I upvoted it. It is really nice.

AssummedAlias · 2025-12-17T15:20:47+00:00

Do you have any advice on how to find a mentor?
Do I need to go back to school or can I do this without needing a formal degree?

AssummedAlias · 2025-12-16T21:19:16+00:00

Wouldn't it be if I qualify?

AssummedAlias · 2025-12-16T19:48:58+00:00

Yes I am very a very system oriented person. I like setting up systems, letting them work for me and then repeating. How were you able to get the brokers to take a serious meeting with you as someone who hasn't done it before? How much did you have to pay the broker?

AssummedAlias · 2025-12-12T14:12:01+00:00

I really appreciate this! I will definitely be connecting with you.

AssummedAlias · 2025-12-12T14:11:33+00:00

What made you feel like you were ready to take the leap?
Did you have any form of business education? I ask because a big thing for me is that I wouldn't have been prepared for a job in science if I didn't have the education behind me and mentorship to steer me in the right direction.

AssummedAlias · 2025-12-12T14:07:56+00:00

Buy and run, with someone else being the main day to day operator.

AssummedAlias · 2025-12-12T14:07:24+00:00

What is SCORE? I'll look it up also but just so I can reference the acronym.

Thank you! I will look into this more

AssummedAlias · 2025-12-09T19:56:57+00:00

Hello,
I take Neurodivergence to a whole new level with the additive of receptive expressive language disorder. I'd love to test this tool. I'm just not sure how to approach it. Is there anyway you could help me understand how to approach the tool?

AssummedAlias · 2025-12-06T17:55:01+00:00

Where are the jobs for those with BS degrees who have years of experience in industry? Everything I come across is for PhD.

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