Twice a week we publish problems that will feature in a forthcoming Dear Jeremy advice column in the Saturday Guardian so that readers can offer their own advice and suggestions. We then print the best of your comments alongside Jeremy's own insights. Here is the latest dilemma – what are your thoughts?
I left my job in aged care work in November 2013 – I was pretty much pushed out and bullied and harassed after working for the company over 12 years, because the new boss (whom they employed with no experience) didn't like me.
I've not been able to find work since. On my resumé I don't have a reference from my previous job, but I find that after interviews prospective employers contact my former company anyway, who just rubbish my name.
I did nothing wrong at the company. I'm not coping with the negative remarks being made about me and am now feeling very depressed.
I know other people who have obtained employment in my area of work – and who have less experience. What do you advise?
Do you need advice on a work issue? For Jeremy's and readers' help, send a brief email to dear.jeremy@theguardian.com. Please note that he is unable to answer questions of a legal nature or to reply personally.
