I suppose it's just that much more validation, one last-ditch-effort to reveal flaws behind the facade.
But you're right; who would offer up anything but a stellar reference?
But you're right; who would offer up anything but a stellar reference?
I worked at a shit company as their first data scientist. They later hired a boss for me whose references said he was very difficult to work with. It turns out that when even your references say you are very difficult to work with, you are, indeed, an asshole.
I left on bad terms after having a horrid relationship with the asshole and blaming the director of engineering for hiring him even after the warnings from references.
The best places I have worked don't ask for them and don't check them if you provide them.