Work: Today, my mum was filling out a reference for me as I work in...

By surefeelslikelove - 06/06/2011 16:01

Today, my mum was filling out a reference for me as I work in the family business. When it came to naming two of my strengths, she asked me what to put as she couldn't think of anything. FML

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Outsider_77 0

Monday 6 June 2011 23:06

that is why you don't ask your mother for a reference...

ElphabaLives 4

Monday 6 June 2011 23:27

I didn't know you could have a useless.

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Widow_Maker 1

Tuesday 23 April 2013 3:50

op, grow the **** up

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