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You should talk directly to the dentist first. If they still won’t write you the letter after talking to them, then definitely find somewhere new
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Sounds like the office manager is trying to extort you for free labor
Bro. Have you already talked to the dentist that previously agreed? Like have actually talked to/emailed/called that dentist? You're just going in circles here. Do that first and then figure out your Plan B
Try to reach the dentist directly. If that doesn't work out, look for another dentist. Explain the situation and they will be understanding. Shadow for a week and ask for a letter. I had a similar situation earlier because the practice I used to shadow at was closed
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This is outrageous. Frankly, you need to go tell that manager to her face that you're not asking for a rec letter from her or the office you're working at so she needs to mind her own d*** business. If a dentist wants to write you a rec letter, he will write you a letter. It's a "personal" rec letter for a reason. The manager or anybody in that office can't do nothing about it. Honestly, if the dentist thinks you'd be a great dentist, you can just quit your job NOW and he will still write you one down the road.
Sounds like a corporate or corp-eqsue office if the manager has that kind of intimidating presence
What a bunch of scumbags taking advantage of predentals
1. Did you send the ADEA request to the work email? Talk to the dentist in person and ask for their personal email so you can forward the ADEA letter request to that email instead.
2. If you are not comfortable asking the dentist in person, can this dentist write you a strong letter of recommendation? You should be comfortable with following up if the dentist did not submit the letter when you wanted to.
Like @BeggarsCantBeChoosers said, when you quit, if they wanted to write a letter they can still do so.
2. If you are not comfortable asking the dentist in person, can this dentist write you a strong letter of recommendation? You should be comfortable with following up if the dentist did not submit the letter when you wanted to.
Like @BeggarsCantBeChoosers said, when you quit, if they wanted to write a letter they can still do so.
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Seriously, just talk to the dentist. Its not that hard.
Call their office extension or their cell phone if you have it. Writing a letter is a personal thing, not business, so the dentist doesn't have to report it to the office.
If you're too passive/timid to do what needs to be done and ask the dentist directly, on top of being so willing to give up on getting a letter after 7 months at a practice, you should reconsider your career path.
Call their office extension or their cell phone if you have it. Writing a letter is a personal thing, not business, so the dentist doesn't have to report it to the office.
If you're too passive/timid to do what needs to be done and ask the dentist directly, on top of being so willing to give up on getting a letter after 7 months at a practice, you should reconsider your career path.
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