Liar Liar Pants on Fire

I debated between this title and “honesty is the best policy” but I thought the rhyme was more catchy.

I was always taught to tell the truth because the truth will always come out. So if you tell a bunch of lies, you’ll get caught in the web and look pretty foolish. In any job search book they always tell people not to lie on their resume or cover letter. However, I’ve seen in many cases that it’s not true. The truth will always come out. It’s a pretty small world out there and people can do their research pretty easily. I’ve heard of people making up organizations/committees, stretching the truth about responsibilities and making up degrees/diplomas. It happens because people get desperate thinking that with their current qualifications they can’t get a job they want. Well lying isn’t going to make it better. People can tell when people are lying because of the holes in stories, the shifty eyes and general lack of confidence.

Lying is too much work and people will get found out sooner or later. Once that happens bring the extinguisher out because someone’s pants are on fire.

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