Re:Refer an Engineer - Get $20K + Your Genome Sequenced
by wccrawford on Wednesday June 22, 2011 @11:09AM
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I think you should re-examine. Referrals for jobs (and many other things) only work if both parties are on-board. So he can't do it underhandedly.
He has provided a service for them (your name) and you (their name) and gets some kickback in return. He would have done it for your for free, because you're a friend, but the company is another matter.
His taking the money doesn't in any way alter your friendship. His finding you a good job should be a bonus for the relationship.
Do you think that your friendship is sullied by him taking the money? If someone offered me money to help one of my friends, I'd take it in every circumstance I can think of. There's just no downside.
He has provided a service for them (your name) and you (their name) and gets some kickback in return. He would have done it for your for free, because you're a friend, but the company is another matter.
His taking the money doesn't in any way alter your friendship. His finding you a good job should be a bonus for the relationship.
Do you think that your friendship is sullied by him taking the money? If someone offered me money to help one of my friends, I'd take it in every circumstance I can think of. There's just no downside.