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Originally Posted by Maxeen Monroe
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This is amazing that someone would even defend the behaviour at all.
I'm thinking I need to start pushing and being aggressive! Look out! Next time I receive a ref request I will call you, pressure you and deny the request and HEY!!!!! I'm understood right? Get the fuck out of here! 
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I won't defend it, I am GREAT with giving references, but I don't get overly concerned when ladies do NOT give references or ... even worse ... go behind my back and try to wrangle the appointment away from me.
If she feels that she needs to do that, it's her life and she's the one that has to look in the mirror.
I have a close friend in Dallas who just doesn't give references. A few years ago, I did ask her why and didn't really get an answer to speak of. We're still friends. Everyone is different.
It would be great if we were always just here for each other, etc. Rah rah sisterhood. Yeah, right. It's just not like that.
But it's not like that in the regular world, either. When I was involved with the non-profit sector with all female staffs, Jesus ... those women would eat their young!!! I don't see the viciousness here (well, most of the time!) that I've seen in the corporate world.
Of course ... I tend to surround myself with the really nice ladies! LOL.
Sorry you're so upset. But it's best to shake those feelings off and go forward. You'll sleep better!
Hugs from chilly Chicago,
Elisabeth
P.S. Just because someone else is being difficult, or just not acting appropriately, doesn't mean that you should change your attitude. Be above the fray. Honestly ... it just works better that way!!!