The Ashmore, Australia, branch of the pawnbrokers were not impressed with Ryan’s contribution (Picture: Cash Converters)

Warning: explicit language (but also hilarity) below

A man who requested a reference from his former employer was so impressed with the resulting document that he framed it.

The ex-employee, identified only as Ryan, contacted the Ashmore branch of Cash Converters in Australia to ask for a reference – and the response was hilarious.

Addressed ‘to whom it may concern’, the reference describes with brutal honesty Ryan’s contribution to the pawnbroking franchise.


‘Ryan proved himself useless in a wide variety of tasks,’ the document reads.

‘Useless in a wide variety of tasks’ (Picture: TheLadBible)

‘His responsibilities included f***ing around on the internet, reading Zoo and Facebooking his friends.’



The note goes on: ‘His wild mood swings and angry demeanor made him a right c*** to work with.

‘We were overjoyed when Ryan informed us he was leaving and I hope I never see the c*** again.’

The document was posted on TheLadBible with the tagline: ‘Be careful who you get a reference from…’