A former colleague, recently laid off and struggling, asked me to write a glowing, slightly embellished reference for a job they're highly unqualified for; do I help them despite honesty concerns?
Benjamín Monroy
Write the embellished reference
9 votes (39%)
Decline, citing ethics
5 votes (22%)
Offer honest, measured praise
4 votes (17%)
Suggest other forms of help
5 votes (22%)
23 votes total • Created 1/5/2026
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