Definitely don't ask again. lol. Why would you want someone who obviously doesn't feel comfortable giving you a good review, to be your reference?
WTF? Seriously, why would anyone even ask their CURRENT or OLD boss to give a reference? Only if they're OLD FRIENDS or FAMILY, I'd see it as ok. Isn't this like asking your ex-girlfriend, with whom you amicably ended a relationship, to tell your new girlfriend how good you are in bed? To answer your question, I'd just say "Ah, ok, thank you, anyway. I just thought I'd try to get you to write something that would help me. Thank you." After that, I would just be on my way and would not let it bother me.
its just hard when applying for jobs and they need a reference from your old supervisor. I mean hes not giving me bad references hes just not giving me one period.
ALL (but 1) of my previous superiors would give me a good reference. Even being straight forward and honest may go against the flow, it will earn you respect if done in the right manner. Granted i've been fortunate enough to work under some more of the understanding individuals and not under some of the complete narcissistic people we all heard of.
He is certainly in his right to do that. Many people fear lawsuits and will only confirm that you worked there. My brother got sued that way. He gave a reference on a guy, the guy still got the job, but sued my brother and JC Penney's. The guy agreed to drop his suit against my brother if they fired him, so they did.
I have always heard you should never put friends and family down as references on job applications and resumes.
what an ass...obviously he doesn't like you...kick him in the ballz... ideally, you want your boss, but if that isn't possible, try asking a former co-worker, etc., someone that has worked with you...is there anyone there at your old job you worked with?
Most companies have a policy of not giving any reference good or bad. There is a lot of liability in regards to libel. Most will only confirm if and when you worked there and if you are eligible for rehire.
