Hiring without references
 

Someone hit me up on icq asking for work but couldn't provide references, then got pissed at ME for them not having references .. lol

Would you hire anyone without references?

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Absolutely not. I never did it out in the real world and I wouldn't do it for this business. If I writer wants to join the team I ask for samples of their work. If they tell me that besides stories, they've written paysite copy, or whatever, I always ask who they have written for.

If someone is upfront and reliable, they should have no problem giving a reference. If they do, that sends up a red flag immediately.

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Did they have samples?

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Nope

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Nobody *anywhere* hires without references. I refer you to the other thread, where graphic artists either posted the link to their sites - and samples of their work, which are references - or contact info so that references/samples could be provided.

You talked to a silly person, cupcake. A very silly person.

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No refs? And no samples?

LMAO!! Then I'd give them one of these: :nutkick:

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If someone is worthy of the work then they should be able to provide at least one link to a sample of theirs, if not tell them to fuck off...



Pardon my French. ;)

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No references and no samples?

I want one of those jobs!

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Its a sad state of affairs indeed .. no references, no samples, hotmail email .. my ADD and Tourettes kicked in almost immediately :D

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Yeah me too...lol