u/Advanced_Stage6164

This blew my mind and I want other people’s opinions. I’ve learned of a medium-sized Adelaide-based business that just refuses to give references to past staff. Apparently, on the basis of “why would we spend energy on someone who decided to leave?”

To me, this violates a basic social contract: you give references for people unless they were a tool. I can’t wrap my head around making this a policy, especially in a place like Adelaide which runs on social ties. Not giving references is like not shouting your round.

Anyway, am I mental? Is this a widespread thing?