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41-50,
anonymous
writes:I am not sure what to do. i got a job yesterday and i lied to the woman who hired me that i have not been employed anywhere else. i was afraid she would not hire me to see i quit my last job. the problem is i found out the lady who hired me is married to my old boss for the company i was employed at last year. i am a very hard worker and i quit my job there last year because i was going through a tough time with my husband and could not deal with the stress of my job and almost going through a divorce. Should i tell the my new employer i lied on my application and interview process that i did work at another company. And conseqently her husband was my last boss... i really need this job and i have became stronger than i was last year when i almost got a divorce.. any advice on what i should do???
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reader, maverick494 +, writes (24 June 2010):
Ignorance is bliss in my opinion. I know, lying is bad, but hell, this is a job, it's not like you're going to invite her and her husband out to your BBQ party. Lie, do your job well. Should it EVER come up, ask her if she's otherwise satisfied with your work. If she answers "yes", you say: "well then, I don't see the problem". If she really persists (in this unlikely to happen situation) tell her you needed a job and that you were afraid telling the truth would have meant you wouldn't have gotten the chance. Self preservation. In this economical crisis, everyone understands that.
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reader, CaringGuy  +, writes (23 June 2010):
You need to be honest. Or at some point it will come out and they may be able to sack you and not pay you since you liked. Bite the bullet and be honest. And hey, you never know, but they might like your attitude and your willingness to go further than others. Sometimes being a bit cheeky and underhanded can get you far.
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 June 2010): Be honest with her. I mean you didn't get fired& if you were a hard worker as you say then her husband being your previous employer should be able to confirm that.
If you don't say anything she will eventually find out& think you are keeping it from her because of something worse.
Good luck.
LB
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (23 June 2010):
 I think if you get the job and want to keep it you need to fess up and be honest.
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