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I'm currently a permie who's frustrated with my current position and thinking of going contracting soon. Unfortunately, my frustration with where I am has resulted in a daft joke (concerning my workplace) email being sent to someone it shouldn't have done, and I fear the worst (ie dismissal) as a result. Stupid mistake, but there you go.
So, I may need to get a contract faster than I thought. The problem being my reference from my last employer. I've read several times that references are rarely taken up by clients. Is this true? Should I just risk it and give the name of a trusted colleague there (who may be compelled to disclose my reason for leaving)? Or should I discuss this with a potential client at interview time?
I think the latter would be fairly likely to lose me the job although I feel I'm very strong in my core skills.
Thanks for any advice anyone can offer
If you didn't personally insult anyone, it may not be a problem, especially if it is funny.
What did you say ?
We can judge it using our long experience of knowing what you can joke about.
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