There could be a flaw in this plan
If he gets the other job they will presumably take up references after offering it to him. His employer will know about it well before the first month is up.
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Maximinimus you stick around I'll make it worth your while,
Tue 25 Aug 2009, 9:24,
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This needn't matter. As soon as the refs go through, then it's plain sailing.
It means that at the very least the last three weeks can be fun fun fun.
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob,
Tue 25 Aug 2009, 9:35,
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Well this is true.
But that in itself would technically make it more fun.
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Je suis un vagabond is an unfunny, up your own arse middle class knob,
Tue 25 Aug 2009, 9:57,
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Haha, yes!
Pretend you don't know anything after your boss has already sent said references, then give the bare minimum notice requirement.
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Maximinimus you stick around I'll make it worth your while,
Tue 25 Aug 2009, 10:15,
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Assuming that the boss doesn't wait until you are about to leave to do the reference.
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Seance Trumpet has got no beef with a man enjoying a croissant,
Tue 25 Aug 2009, 11:25,
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