If you are facing such a problem, then don't over react because you are not the only person who is facing this problem in professional field. In place of any conflict, prepare yourself for an opportunity to prove your talents. Knowledge and talent is always what you need to consider while trying for a second chance. Only you need to consider it as a problem nothing more about it because over reacting can harm your present respects and productivity. So, you need to prepare yourself in a new way that helps you in the job field and required to start your professional life; it is also helping you to show your talents and experiences.
Now, in the high competitive field it is true that job reference is essential but it's not everything. Life and time goes on at its own speed it never waits for anyone in any circumstance. Therefore, you don't need to over react about the bad reference. You must consider it as a test that you need to sure win in any field and any situation as well. So, be calm because they're more and more chances out there each and every day. In this regard, you need proper manipulations and calculations about the risk while you move through it. On the other hand, it is never possible for an employee to maintain the flow while moving from one sector to another, so proper planning is essential to overcome these issues. Everyone new morning is sign of a new journey! You need to consider that while moving for a new start. Whatever may be the case, you must think about the depth of your issues in present job because it's helping you for better preparations and activeness to avoid these types of problem in further professional field. Be creative and active for new war in professional to reach to the job destination in any circumstances and conditions.