Well this was a new one to me at least – IT headhunter calls, feigns interest in my software background a few minutes, then asks the name of my current employer “boss”. I was a little taken off-guard but asked “what do you need that for, a reference already?” Recruiter goes “oh no we do work with your company and maybe your current boss will need our staff to replace you when we put you somewhere else.” I ended the call quick. Does it sound sleazy or am I just paranoid of corporate weasels? Seems like a dirtbag maneuver every which way.