People tell lies for different reasons. Some lie to escape trouble, some to protect others, and some because they feel they have no choice. I am not proud of the biggest lie I ever told, but I learned a lesson from it.
A few years ago, I had a job that took all my energy. The work was too much, and I was always tired. Every morning, I would wake up feeling exhausted, but I had no choice but to go to work. The job paid my bills, and I didn’t want to lose it. I was raising money to buy some provisions for my school because I was planning to go to the university
After some time, my body could no longer take it. I needed to rest, but I knew my boss wouldn’t just give me time off unless it was something serious. So, I thought of a plan. That morning I sent a message to my boss, telling him that my father was very sick and I needed to be with him.
When I sent the message, I felt guilty because there was nothing wrong with my father, but I also felt relieved on the other hand. Finally, I could rest for a few days without worrying about work. I stayed at home, slept well, and regained my strength. It felt good to rest, but deep down, I knew I had done something wrong.
At first, everything seemed fine. My boss didn’t ask too many questions, and I was able to enjoy my break. But after a few days, they checked on me. They wanted to know how my father was doing, and that was when I realized that my small lie had turned into something bigger. I had to continue lying, giving updates on my father’s health. I had to pretend that he was recovering slowly. The guilt started to eat me up. My father was completely fine, yet I was creating a story about him being sick.
Then, a thought came to my mind what if my boss decided to visit my father? What if they wanted to help? What if, one day, I needed a break for a real emergency, and they didn’t believe me? The more I thought about it, the worse I felt, different thoughts kept running through my head.
During that period I realized that lying may seem like an easy way out, but it always comes with problems. If I had been honest about needing rest, maybe my boss wouldn’t have given me the time off, but at least I wouldn’t have had to carry the guilt of lying.
Also, workplaces should treat employees better. If a worker feels like they have to lie just to get some rest, then something is wrong. People should not have to choose between their health and their jobs but in my case, it was not like that, you have to work heavily and been paid peanuts but we had no choice.
From that day, I was afraid that my father would not go out so that my boss and my father would not coincidentally meet, that was when I told myself that I would never use a lie to escape from something. If I ever needed rest again, I would be honest about it. Even if my boss refused, at least I would have a clear conscience.
This incident taught me a lesson about honesty. Lies may seem small at first, but they can grow into something bigger. They can put you in uncomfortable situations, and you may regret it. If I ever find myself in a similar situation again, I will remember that my health is important, and I don’t need to lie to take care of myself.
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