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The reference letter question once more with some minor twists.

I've been told by my head teacher 2x's that they are happy to give me a reference letter before I leave SK for this last year of work. Like quite a few folks, we're now "off" as students aren't at the school.

The head teacher said that they'd give me the letter when we have a final meeting w/ the vice principal which is a couple of days before I fly out. I rarely interact with the VP who seems more baffled by me than anything else but my concern is he'll throw some fly in the ointment on the reference letter. Given the lack of communication on the job it may just be paranoia on my part but I'd like to be prepared for any pitfalls.

I've thought about going in with a "backup" reference letter I make in case they "forget" or I can quietly wrangle a signature out of the head teacher minus the direct approval of the VP. I thought I'd go also go into the meeting with the absolute bottom line of the legally required form stating my work dates and completion of the contract.

Does anyone know where I can download that form and have it ready to go in case of something going wrong? Any other thoughts on this are really welcome.

[Keeper]

Why don't you write it up yourself? It's certainly not that hard to compose a letter stating exactly what you want a future employer to read.

I would say to them, "I wanted to thank you once again for the reference letter. I have this example for you. In fact all I need is your signature on this and it would be perfect for me."

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