Can never tell.

Permit me to say, telling lies is one of the things that makes us human, "true to an extent." People lie for different reasons, best known to them, but then I wonder what would happen when the truth is being told. Like my friend will always say, it's better to tell the truth, even if the truth hurts the next person. Let the person feel the hurt now rather than later because that later effect will hurt even more.

Personally, I hate being lied to, and do I hate telling lies? "Well, I will get to that part soon." Just take this ride with me. I hate telling lies, but then there are certain situations that are likely to prompt us into not saying the truth, maybe for safety purposes, because the world isn't that good like we know it to be.

Someone said all lies are lies. There is nothing that would justify that because when it's been uttered and it's not the truth, then it's a lie. I always say even if I tell the truth, no one will beat me, so what's the essence of telling lies when you can just say the truth? "Now that wasn't my saying, but someone I know, though".

I've actually told a lie before, not to make myself feel better, though, cause it was something more than that. And also, lies can be misleading, and imagine being misled by someone you trust and feel has your back every time. Or imagine that someone tells you something that omits most of the information, thereby leaving you hanging.

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Back to my story of how I told a lie, now, those who are employed, would you describe as better? So, early part of this year, I've been on the edge applying for different job roles that seemed interesting, then boom out of the blue, one company reached out to me via email concerning an attitude test that would be held soon. I didn't scream, I just kept my cool, and since the test was online. I did the needful by preparing for the test then the day finally came and I took the test.

I thought that was the end, after passing the test stage, other stages kept coming and were trying to hinder my job,. Sometimes, I would sneak out of the office and would appear again like nothing happened,. Then, finally, I was done with all the stages. A few days later, I got an email from the company with a congratulatory message. I thought I had gotten the job, "don't laugh." Then I opened it and noticed it was an email for a physical interview, and this company wasn't located in my state of residence.

At that moment I became confused, like how did I begin this journey? And the state in question isn't close by, it's gonna take me some time, and I can't tell my current company that I got an offer for a job interview and just leave. While I was seated in my office, different thoughts started roaming through my head about what to say that my current employer would believe and would allow me to embark on this journey because it's something I want to see to the end. I've already come too far to give up.

Then, a few of my colleagues gave me a clue on how to go about it, and I followed their suggestion and did what was demanded of me. You don't want to hear the lie, though. "Well, I lied that my sister was getting married in my hometown." What a lie, right? Sometimes, when the world throws something at you, the only option you have is to lie. If you find yourself in a situation like that, "What will you do?" Would have done things differently.

I feel like that is the only option I had at that moment, but then I regretted lying, "of course I did" because my boss believed I was going for the traditional marriage of my sister, and even supported me with some money.

People lie for different reasons, while some do it for fun, which I'm not here to judge, but then others do it genuinely because they have no other choice.

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It is always better to tell the truth; it makes you a trustworthy person. I agree that there is no justification for lying. When you find out that you have been lied to, it just makes you lose trust in the person and will always make you think twice before believing the person again. I don't think it will kill you to tell them you were looking out for a better opportunity. I believe you should have some leave days to yourself, so they should allow your absences for a couple of days.

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My current company is owned by an individual so the staff rarely go for leave. We work everyday without rest

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You are not alone in lying to bosses, I had a similar experience to yours. I had an exam to write for a job I just applied for and my current boss doesn't give permission for an off. I had to lie to be allowed to go, when I came back she was even mad at me for spending the whole day there.

I don't support lies but sometimes people force us into it. Sha, like you said, saying the truth doesn't kill and although you might be punished for it but I think it preserves our integrity.

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Like, just taking a day off work, and your boss was angry. Chaiiii that isn't good. These private companies don't give their workers leave or any days off, but then when you try to take one, they become furious.

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Hmmm lying can be so complex at times and sometimes it’s not about keeping malice, but survival. Still, the guilt is always hanging around somewhere

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Omo! I know you must've felt really terrible considering how nice your boss is but the truth was that you had to do what was needed.
But that lie sha carry weight 😂

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I swear. And he supported with some money which was the most interesting part.

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I'm curious though. Did you get the job?

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Nope, I didn't. I'm feeling terrible right now, as if I did the wrong thing.

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Me am ready to judge or lie ooo cause when the truth is revealed it hurts as hell

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