Dear Forum, It looks like I reached an agreement. The partners are going to meet with me. They will sign a future contract for all scientific analysis...

Dick, please note, the statute of limitations has expired on this defunct Partner's contractual arrangement. I tried everything to get this Partner to...

Dick, thanks for your opinion. However, I have had to deal with two difficult managers in the last ten years. The only way to deal with them has been ...

Dick, I am trying to reach a compromise here so I can use this experience on my resume. Otherwise, it was a waste of my time. I didn't create this pro...

In regards to the former supervisor, legal counsel and the office of President placed a muzzle on any references he might provide. Furthermore, he inf...

Is it being too blunt to ask a prospective boss: 1) What are your expectations for a good reference? 2) Have you ever provided a negative reference fo...

It is a bit complex and much information is tied up in operating contracts between investors. If I learned anything from this mess, if you're going to...

Hopefully, everyone is doing well after the pandemic. It has been a troubling time. I wanted to update this posted. The pandemic placed a delay on get...

I wanted to add anodd twist on this post. Had a PI once knowingly write inaccurate letters of references to keep me in his laboratory which could be c...

Pardon the name change; maybe the queen will knight me and I will win a Nobel Prize. Always admired the scientist who discovered cyclin; Tim Hunt. ...

How do you really know if you are dealing with dysfunctional team?

Dave, Gary exhibits the "what's in for me attitude." What can a candidate offer to a guy like Gary? Move on, dead end. Stinky thinking.

Thanks for your advice everyone. It seems Gary is thinking if he knows someone well they must be more qualified and can be trusted with my contacts. S...