Caught in a Lie: How Should I Handle My Fake Pay Slips Situation with My New Employer?

I provided fake pay slips to my new employer for a salary increment. However, in my relieving letter, my current employer stated my current CTC. What should I do?

You publicly admitting that you submitted fake payslips - don't you think that it will affect your future.

Anyhow, please apologize to your current employer and try to build a genuine career.

V2608,

You have started off in the absolutely wrong way. Really, there is no advice that can be given to rectify the situation. The new employer will take a dim view if he comes to know that the payslips are fake.

Pon1965,

The trend to ask for advice after knowingly doing wrong things is increasing. We had one gentleman asking if a change of PAN card can help in escaping from payment of credit card debts. Members must discourage such queries while replying.

I recollect a film dialogue—"those who don't have the courage to speak the truth don't have the eligibility/right to lie." You lied once thinking you could get away with it, obviously due to greed [one can be 100% sure you must have projected a higher CTC than what you are actually getting].

Now you have THREE choices:

1. Tell the new company the truth—you don't have a choice on how THEY will react. So be prepared to face it, which COULD mean forgetting this offer.

2. Forget this company on your own and look for new openings. Obviously, you will be idle until you get another job. Be ready for that scenario.

3. Go back to your old company and ask to be reinstated. Again, be ready to answer their queries on WHY you want to come back.

If you can't take responsibility for your actions—but look for shortcuts all over again to cover up what you did—one can only pity you, surely NOT empathize with you. And—LEARN your lesson from this and correct yourself.

All the Best.

Regards,
TS

I am sorry, my friend. You are in hot water now. You should let go of this opportunity and try to be more honest from now on.