1/ I'm still considering where to submit my #LeavingLowMorale study, & I'd like to note a challenge to job hunting during such experiences (& the general presence of #LibraryNice) when it comes to #references requirements. A participant shared..
2/ "Librarianship typically checks references like previous and/or current supervisor, which I think is a good protocol, but for people like my situation where... You know, there was this, like, institutionalized racism & people were just condoning certain things &, you know...
3/ like crazy things are happening on our searches and, like, in that setting, it's a hindrance for the person applying for other positions even if they want to get out."
4/ So, if you're asking for current/previous supervisors as a *requirement,* consider these hidden channels/possible abusers' power in these instances...and I also offer the reminder, too of the mitigation method of Job Ushering...
5/ Wherein a person offers a great recommendation on behalf of a workplace abuser in the hopes that the abuser will get the new job - and leave the recommender's place of employment. /END
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