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sticklee
LIF Adult
Member since 8/06 2984 total posts
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Stick
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Would you ask your boss..
.. to write a recommendation letter for you if you were applying to graduate school?
i think he could write a great letter for me, but i'm not sure if it's acceptable to tell him that i'm even applying. we have mostly a business relationship.
thoughts?
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Posted 10/19/07 8:07 AM  |
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Geraldine
Lovin Life........
Member since 5/07 2388 total posts
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Geraldine
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Re: Would you ask your boss..
Yes..... I would and I have......esp. if you have been there for a while......The best letters are from ref. you has established relationships with....GL
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| Posted 10/19/07 8:27 AM |
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robynfs
12/6/10!!
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Re: Would you ask your boss..
Absolutely!
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| Posted 10/19/07 8:27 AM |
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sunflowerjesss
Mommy to 3!
Member since 10/05 20369 total posts
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Jesss, duh.
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Re: Would you ask your boss..
I most definitely would.
I think most employers appreciate employees going back to school as long as it doesn't interfere.
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| Posted 10/19/07 8:44 AM |
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sticklee
LIF Adult
Member since 8/06 2984 total posts
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Stick
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Re: Would you ask your boss..
this would be a full-time program.. so by asking him to write it, i'm also telling him that i want to quit.. no? is it a rude request?
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| Posted 10/19/07 9:29 AM |
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dpli
Daylight savings :)
Member since 5/05 13973 total posts
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D
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Re: Would you ask your boss..
Absolutely, particularly if the program was related to the work I do now.
It may occur to him that you will leave, but you are only applying now, not making the decision to leave or not. Cross that bridge when you get to it.
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| Posted 10/19/07 9:31 AM |
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seank80
Don't Taze My Dog Bro!!
Member since 5/07 2240 total posts
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Sean
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Re: Would you ask your boss..
Yes I definately would. I have asked my old boss for a letter.
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| Posted 10/19/07 9:32 AM |
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KrisT
Two Boys for Me!!
Member since 1/07 5213 total posts
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Kristin
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Re: Would you ask your boss..
Posted by sticklee
this would be a full-time program.. so by asking him to write it, i'm also telling him that i want to quit.. no? is it a rude request?
I am not sure if I would ask him. It's not that I think it's a rude request, but like you said, you are telling him you are quitting. I am not sure when you are starting school, but if it's not going to be until next fall, then you may potentially be out of a job a lot sooner than that. If you are starting in January, then I don't think it's so bad. Also, if you have any doubts about either being accepted into the program or whether you will go if you are accepted, then I wouldn't ask him. This is JMHO 
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| Posted 10/19/07 9:39 AM |
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frosty
LIF Toddler
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Re: Would you ask your boss..
Does your boss need to know it is a full-time program to write the recommendation? Is the program somehow related to your current job?
I'm facing this dilemma because I'm considering getting a Master's degree in field outside of my current job. I don't think I'll ask my immediate boss for a recommendation, but I know I can get an excellent one from her boss, so that may be the route I go.
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| Posted 10/19/07 10:54 AM |
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freckles
Love My Little Man!
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Re: Would you ask your boss..
Absolutely!
Especially if your boss is fond of your work and will give a great recommendation...it will go far!
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| Posted 10/19/07 12:05 PM |
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