Contract fallen through

[NigelJK]

I also don't mean to be rude, but what has happened is quiet probably illegal, and is certainly defamatory. I do need resolution on this, and to those who have given me a direction and words of caution I thank you. I am working to get some other work, outside of the field in which this bunch of idiots work in, and I can assure you I have enough references to sink the Bismark. I'm quiet aware that as a rule we contractors have to 'play the game', the flip side to this is that most agents want to have people on their books who place easily, and as a general rule I do. I DO have a reputation to consider and telling me just to move on is not going to fix it. Normally I'm quiet happy to take the agent abuse and so forth, but on this occasion someone has stepped well over the mark.

[TheFaQQer]

You've gained nothing but petty revenge

That's the best kind there is

[malvolio]

I also don't mean to be rude, but what has happened is quiet probably illegal, and is certainly defamatory. I do need resolution on this, and to those who have given me a direction and words of caution I thank you. I am working to get some other work, outside of the field in which this bunch of idiots work in, and I can assure you I have enough references to sink the Bismark. I'm quiet aware that as a rule we contractors have to 'play the game', the flip side to this is that most agents want to have people on their books who place easily, and as a general rule I do. I DO have a reputation to consider and telling me just to move on is not going to fix it. Normally I'm quiet happy to take the agent abuse and so forth, but on this occasion someone has stepped well over the mark.

Fine, you carry on. But ask yourself why you asked for advice. For guidance? Or for justification?

HTH. BIDI...

[SueEllen]

I also don't mean to be rude, but what has happened is quiet probably illegal, and is certainly defamatory. I do need resolution on this, and to those who have given me a direction and words of caution I thank you. I am working to get some other work, outside of the field in which this bunch of idiots work in, and I can assure you I have enough references to sink the Bismark. I'm quiet aware that as a rule we contractors have to 'play the game', the flip side to this is that most agents want to have people on their books who place easily, and as a general rule I do. I DO have a reputation to consider and telling me just to move on is not going to fix it. Normally I'm quiet happy to take the agent abuse and so forth, but on this occasion someone has stepped well over the mark.

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

When you have calmed down read the thread.

The most important posts are the ones at the end - unless you know the exact person who has leaked source code then making a fuss will make you look stupid.

[Taita]

I also don't mean to be rude, but what has happened is quiet probably illegal, and is certainly defamatory. I do need resolution on this, and to those who have given me a direction and words of caution I thank you. I am working to get some other work, outside of the field in which this bunch of idiots work in, and I can assure you I have enough references to sink the Bismark. I'm quiet aware that as a rule we contractors have to 'play the game', the flip side to this is that most agents want to have people on their books who place easily, and as a general rule I do. I DO have a reputation to consider and telling me just to move on is not going to fix it. Normally I'm quiet happy to take the agent abuse and so forth, but on this occasion someone has stepped well over the mark.

Am I missing something here? You want us to believe you are genuine and have described a genuine experience about which you are genuinely upset and not really just a wind-up merchant?

Pull the other one, it has the bells!!
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[northernladuk]

Normally I'm quiet happy to take the agent abuse and so forth, but on this occasion someone has stepped well over the mark.

But this is the crux of your problem. You don't even know who... but fill your boots, only your reputation to further ruin.

[b0redom]

Also, I'd learn the difference between quiet and quite.

[Kanye]

Im not sure why everyone is being so hard on the OP.

I would be seething if a former colleague unfairly slated me in a reference and sent bits of code out of context to make me look bad.

Most companies don't give references for precisely the reason that it leaves them exposed to legal troubles.

I would come down on former employer like a ton of bricks.

[SueEllen]

Im not sure why everyone is being so hard on the OP.

I would be seething if a former colleague unfairly slated me in a reference and sent bits of code out of context to make me look bad.

Most companies don't give references for precisely the reason that it leaves them exposed to legal troubles.

I would come down on former employer like a ton of bricks.

The OP doesn't know who the ex-colleague actually is.

He's throwing mud around stating he suspects it's one of two people but he doesn't know for certain which one it is.

He also doesn't know what exactly is in that particular persons employment contract he just presumes it's exactly the same.

[Kanye]

The OP doesn't know who the ex-colleague actually is.

He's throwing mud around stating he suspects it's one of two people but he doesn't know for certain which one it is.

He also doesn't know what exactly is in that particular persons employment contract he just presumes it's exactly the same.

It doesn't matter who specifically did this or what their contract says.

It's the former employer (i.e. the company) who have crossed the line here by not giving a fair and balanced reference.

I would enquire with them, politely at first, and let them try to dig into what happened. If they do not respond satisfactorily, I would remind them of their legal obligations and consider your next steps.

It's likely they would then decline to issue references in future.

I do think you would have legal recourse against the former employer if they can't substantiate their complaints e.g.:
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