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Got a reference request from a former colleague that I did not along with.
Our work relationship was cold, at best, so it's interesting that they would want to use me a reference.
I declined politely.
They were difficult to work with and created a large amount of unnecessary work for everyone.
you were more polite than I woulda been.
When I say polite it was basically
'Considering our respective roles during your time here, I am not in a position to provide you with a good reference. Good luck with the job hunt'
This person still knows people in our organisation, so I didn't think to completely destroy the bridge...just in case
Great way to fob them off, you never know how people respond to more explicit rejection and it can fuck stuff up in other ways.