So I asked about interpreting new managers behavior on this forum a few months ago (if any of you may remember ?) and took the hint and went PRN while I explored other jobs. I am in the process of applying for a job I'm really excited about, and went the route of honesty and informed my manager and director, as well as told them I planned to stay on in my current PRN position to help out when I'm able.
Well fast forward, I was informed that that the job I was applying for was unable to verify my current employment....couldn't get an answer or call back from manager and couldn't get anywhere with HR and did I need to fill out a permission or release of some kind? I reached out to my manager and director and was told not only would they absolutely not be giving me a reference, but they also would not verify my employment, history, qualifications, etc because it is "a policy we have, we are not allowed to give a reference or verification for a job outside of our facilities". I have been a good employee....I haven't made close friends or hung out with many people outside of work, but I never call in, have never been reprimanded or written up and have actually been nominated many times for daisy awards and such. I feel really personally targeted and now I feel extremely upset as I don't know how to verify my employment and don't understand why they won't. I looked into it and it is considered a courtesy not a legal obligation, but I can't help but feel it makes me look bad. I'm worried I now won't get the job.
Has anyone experienced this? Seen someone who has....been on the manager side of things like this? I'm at a loss and honestly really hurt. I have given 3 years of excellent care, 1 year involuntarily on a COVID unit, to this hospital and I feel like I'm just tossed in gutter. ?
