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Originally posted by Porsche-O-Phile
I'd help him get a job, but not one you stand to lose YOUR reputation on, if you know what I mean.
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I disagree. I think as long as you're honest about the situation, at least you'll be respected for trying to help someone out. If they aren't comfortable hiring him, that's completely fair.
A few years ago I helped a friend in a similar situation land a job to get back on his feet. Unfortunately, my friend flaked out.
The contact I used to get him the job was totally aware of the risk, because I spelled it out to him. He didn't harbor anything against me, and has since hired 2 people I recommended.
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Originally posted by Porsche-O-Phile
It's up to him (at age 30+) to make his own way in life - not constantly depend on prop-ups and handouts from those of us that have already figured that out and done it for ourselves. . .
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Well, a lot of us (me included) have seen friends or family members "bottom out". It ain't pretty, and no matter what the sour history may be, it's hard to deny help to someone you care about... especially if there's a glimmer of hope.