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[seagerco1]

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[EdgeTrimmer]

One of my family friends who I’ve known since I was a small child graciously hired me as an MA in his private practice.

Is it frowned upon to get a letter or recommendation from him? It definitely would be a professional letter based on my time working for him but he would be stating that he’s know me for ~19 years. Would this raise some eyebrows?

He should limit to professional contact period not for diaper days.

 

[deleted1025488]

Yeah I'm no AO but I'd probably weigh the letter less if it started with "This kid is my best friend's son and I've known him for 20 years..."

 

[la flame]

Just tell him to write stuff about your professional/collegiate life and don’t mention anything before then or how’s he’s known you since you were in diapers

 

[gyngyn]

Just tell him to write stuff about your professional/collegiate life and don’t mention anything before then or how’s he’s known you since you were in diapers

They often can't help themselves.

 

[wydoc]

I don't think it will hurt you. I had a family friend who I shadowed write me a letter and had no problems. I think he disclosed that he knew me before I shadowed him and it wasn't an issue!

 

[LizzyM]

I would not read this as an unbiased letter from an employer but a very biased letter from a family friend/neighbor.

 

[gyngyn]

It's not quite as bad as a (doctor) Mom writing a letter for her darling son, using her unmarried surname to hide the relationship.
It is along the same lines, though.

 

[LizzyM]

It's not quite as bad as a (doctor) Mom writing a letter for her darling son, using her unmarried surname to hide the relationship.
It is along the same lines, though.

Or my favorite, from a surgical specialist who was shadowed, "I hope that some day he will be my son-in-law."