At a loss to find references.

Anonymous

February 25,2022 at 2:29PM UTC

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I am at a loss and disappointed of myself. I have been consulting for over 25 years for flexibility raising my kids.

I started to reach out to fellow colleagues and managers and it has been an epic fail. I am asking friends but now I am finding it uncomfortable to ask.

In the last few weeks I been depressed and saddened of this is how my career got to this point and seriously doubting my professional personality.

I didn't think I have always helped and was appreciated for it.

Thank you for listening

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AnonymousFebruary 25,2022 at 5:29PM UTC
Did you reach out because you are looking for permanent work or for them to hire you as a Consultant? What is it that makes you doubt your professionalism?
AnonymousFebruary 27,2022 at 1:38PM UTC
Is it my apologies I was just having difficulty putting my thoughts into words.
AnonymousFebruary 28,2022 at 1:08AM UTC
No worries. Maybe it is just taking some time for them to respond? I wouldn't feel uncomfortable asking them to be a reference. You can always do the same for them.
Kimberly JohnsonFebruary 25,2022 at 7:55PM UTC
I didn't understand. What was the epic fail? What are you asking for exactly?
What are you looking for?
AnonymousFebruary 27,2022 at 1:38PM UTC
Is it my apologies I was just having difficulty putting my thoughts into words.
Karen PriceFebruary 27,2022 at 5:57AM UTC
Agree with others, little unclear on your post.
AnonymousFebruary 27,2022 at 1:38PM UTC
Is it my apologies I was just having difficulty putting my thoughts into words.
AnonymousMarch 7,2022 at 12:01AM UTC
Can you call (best) or e-mail people directly rather than to use LinkedIn? I find that LinkedIn requests often get overlooked in the app— both by me and others.
Very likely that LinkedIn is the problem, not you!