This worker just couldn't stop fabricating tales. Of all the places to start lying, the workplace is one of the most risky. If you choose to spill a few little white lies to your coworkers, you probably won't get caught. Lying to your boss is a whole different game, though. Maybe your friends invite you to the beach on a gorgeous summer day, so you tell your boss that your grandma has passed on. Is it bad form? Yes. But you get to have a fun day in the sun, and your boss is none the wiser. The…

Those two weeks after you give in your two-week notice are either the sweetest or most bitter weeks of your entire time working at the company you've decided to leave. One of two things happens: You either get to kick back and relax for the remainder of your days working there, OR you get assigned one billion things by your bitter boss. In this case, OP got to experience the latter. See, OP's resignation was only an issue because their manager wanted to move into a more senior role within the c…

When asking someone to be a reference for you, you'd better be darn sure they're willing to say positive things about you. Although it can be awkward to ask, having someone who will testify to your character and work ethic is really important as you're job searching. Lots of companies won't ask for references until you're already deep into the interview process. By that point, a reference can absolutely make or break your prospects of working for that company. While I've never done so myself, q…

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What a move.