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A comment on Ask HN: Is it possible to land a job after getting fired from YC startup.

Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to land a job after getting fired ... by sharemywin on Thursday December 07, 2023 @09:40AM (#38556837)
why wouldn't they reach out to your previous employer to see why you aren't there anymore?

BTW, I'm not saying they will just asking it open ended? If there's a high chance they will and high chance the company would answer with something other than a generic answer verifying dates of employment.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to land a job after getting fired ... by mythrowawayacnt on Thursday December 07, 2023 @09:49AM (#38556952)
I don't have a problem with them checking, but I'm curious if I'll have the opportunity to clarify my position and reasons for the short stay.To be honest, I believe they won't provide a negative recommendation. It's mostly a matter of mismatched expectations or miscommunication.
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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to land a job after getting fired ... by comprev on Thursday December 07, 2023 @10:27AM (#38557389)
They won't officially give a negative recommendation.... as the phone call that revealed the reason never officially took place. Always assume they will find out in a close knit startup community
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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible to land a job after getting fired ... by b20000 on Thursday December 07, 2023 @04:17PM (#38561931)
it should be illegal under CA law for employers to call previous employers with any questions other than did this person work at your company from date X to Y
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