
Jo1760
Well-known member
Hi,
I was hoping someone maybe able to give me some advice regarding a reference for work.
I have been in the same job for the past 9 years. I work in the field of childcare and in order to get another post I need to provide references. With my previous employer being one of them.
My problem is I am about to go off sick and i know its not going to be a matter of weeks, its more likely to be months. My employer hasn't been all that supportive in terms of understanding what is going on with me and I do get the feeling that if i take more than a month or two I am going to find going back to work very difficult. i know I will be under pressure to come back early and I am concerned it maybe too soon. I am also very aware that because of the way I have been feeling I haven't done the best job I could at work.
So my question is, if I do not end up returning to work for this employer after my time off, where do I stand legally in terms of a reference. I am very aware I will find it difficult to gain future employment if I dont have one. My employer will also not give me one in advance.
Sorry the post is long. Thank you in advance.
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I was hoping someone maybe able to give me some advice regarding a reference for work.
I have been in the same job for the past 9 years. I work in the field of childcare and in order to get another post I need to provide references. With my previous employer being one of them.
My problem is I am about to go off sick and i know its not going to be a matter of weeks, its more likely to be months. My employer hasn't been all that supportive in terms of understanding what is going on with me and I do get the feeling that if i take more than a month or two I am going to find going back to work very difficult. i know I will be under pressure to come back early and I am concerned it maybe too soon. I am also very aware that because of the way I have been feeling I haven't done the best job I could at work.
So my question is, if I do not end up returning to work for this employer after my time off, where do I stand legally in terms of a reference. I am very aware I will find it difficult to gain future employment if I dont have one. My employer will also not give me one in advance.
Sorry the post is long. Thank you in advance.
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