People are applauding woman who lied about her qualifications in a job interview

Getting your foot in the door is often the most difficult task when it comes to the professional world. So when a woman saw no other resort to get a well-paying job, she took the help of a lie. Although it might not be the best thing to do, the person still managed to turn things in her favor through hard work and determination. The woman whose profile has now been deleted took to Reddit to share her story with people.

"I lied on my resume to land a job I wasn't qualified for. The initial interview went smoother than expected; my fabricated qualifications seemed to impress them," the 38-year-old recalled. "Before I knew it, I was advancing to the next round. The job offer came, and I accepted, despite the sinking feeling in my gut," she admitted. However, when the woman took up the job and started her work, she was faced with tasks she had no idea how to deal with. "As I stepped into the role, reality hit me hard. I was drowning in tasks I had no idea how to handle. Panic set in as I struggled to keep up with the demands of the job. I sought help online, connecting with others in similar positions who generously shared their expertise," the woman shared.

"Day by day, I learned the ropes through trial and error. Slowly, I started to grasp the intricacies of the job," she continued. The woman's confidence grew through her perseverance and her determination to prove herself worthy of the position. "Fifteen years have passed since that fateful decision. I am now a master at my job, a testament to resilience and hard work. The lie that got me in the door has transformed into a success story of perseverance and growth," the professional remarked. "A part of me is very proud of what I've been able to accomplish, while the other side is disgusted with me for cutting corners. I've never told anyone besides my husband and he even told me he doesn't believe I really did that," the person said.

She is currently a senior fraud analyst and started off in collections and insurance disputes. People took to the comments section of the post to applaud the woman's will to do something worthwhile. u/Specialist-Orange-59 wrote, "Nice. This is what two of my good friends usually do to get their jobs, they lie. They expect me to do the same thing but I just don’t have the guts to do it. I feel like I’d screw up an answer in the interview. Also, I don’t want a job for more pay, just because I don't know what I’m doing for the first couple of months. But hey, good for you."

u/VanityJanitor expressed, "I feel like it depends on what the job is. If it’s something serious, like a healthcare position, yeah probably not the best idea. Don’t want to be putting someone’s health at risk. But if it’s something like a service job or bookkeeping or something, why not go for it? What’s the worst that can happen?" u/ChicChrysanthemum commented, "It's amazing how you turned a challenging start into a successful career through sheer hard work and learning on the job. Your journey highlights the importance of perseverance and the ability to adapt. It's understandable to have mixed feelings about the initial deception, but your growth and dedication shine through. Keep thriving!"