Would you lie for $200?

[questioner]

A person I know wants to use me as a professional reference. He will pay me $200 to lie about him. Basically all I have to say is that I use to be his supervisor at a company he use to work at. (I would have to say I was someone else- who I am not) The ex supervisor has retired and moved out the country.

He needs a job bad and has struggled in the past with "bad employer fit" and terminations. He has money to bribe people to say nice things about him. He has "hired" a couple of other people to act as references for his current job hunt. (Most employers ask for three references).

Being somewhat of an actor myself, I think I could pull it off-- but I would be lying. Of course I would also be lying if I didn't admit that I could really use the money.

Would you lie for someone if there was enough money pointed your direction?

 

[gina2000]

I have no idea if I would or not if enough money were pointed in my direction but I can tell you unequivocally that $200 ain't enough to even think about it.

 

[Sparx]

I don't know if I would do that. I would probably lie about something for two hundred, but not sure what. I don't think that I would lie to get him a job though.

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

No---

 

[Charade]

I have no idea if I would or not if enough money were pointed in my direction but I can tell you unequivocally that $200 ain't enough to even think about it.

 

[Disney Doll]

No I wouldn't.

 

[Rajah]

Depends on the lie.

For something like that, nope.

 

[WDWHound]

No, and I believe what he is asking you to do is not legal.

 

[Sparx]

No, and I believe what he is asking you to do is not legal.

its not. thats one reason why I wouldn't do it. just my luck I would get caught.

 

[coolmom99]

No way

 

[anewvance]

Nope, I'm a BADDDDDDDDDDD liar! LoL.

 

[goodeats]

In that situation no. Now if I was actually his ex-supervisor, I might accept a bribe to talk him up. But to say I'm someone that I'm not - no way!

 

[ChristmasElf]

A person I know wants to use me as a professional reference. He will pay me $200 to lie about him. Basically all I have to say is that I use to be his supervisor at a company he use to work at. (I would have to say I was someone else- who I am not) The ex supervisor has retired and moved out the country.

He needs a job bad and has struggled in the past with "bad employer fit" and terminations. He has money to bribe people to say nice things about him. He has "hired" a couple of other people to act as references for his current job hunt. (Most employers ask for three references).

Being somewhat of an actor myself, I think I could pull it off-- but I would be lying. Of course I would also be lying if I didn't admit that I could really use the money.

Would you lie for someone if there was enough money pointed your direction?

First of all, you have to do what you feel is right for you. It really shouldn't matter what anyone else thinks you should do.
You do come up with some really "interesting" scenarios in your posts though I must say. You really should think about writing a book sometime.

 

[Micca]

Go for it, or I'll do it for $100

 

[Beauty]

Humm I don't know that I would say no that quickly.

1. You said he needs a job badly. Is he dependable. You mentioned bad fits and termination. Why was he terminated? Was it his fault?

2. How well do you know him. Again the same question would he be dependable.

I would help a friend get a job if they needed one badly to support their family, HOWEVER the person would have to be dependable. NO way I'm helping a dead beat get a job, but if this is a good person who is going to keep the job for a long time and is a good worker I would consider it.

 

[MagicalMom]

No Way.

 

[diznygirl]

He needs a job real bad, but he's got money to throw around on lying cheats?

 

[KatelynnsAuntie]

No I would not.

 

[minkydog]

He needs a job bad and has struggled in the past with "bad employer fit" and terminations. He has money to bribe people to say nice things about him. He has "hired" a couple of other people to act as references for his current job hunt. (Most employers ask for three references).

Being somewhat of an actor myself, I think I could pull it off-- but I would be lying. Of course I would also be lying if I didn't admit that I could really use the money.

Would you lie for someone if there was enough money pointed your direction?

of course you also have to live with yourself knowing you have compromised your integrity for a mere $200. How could anyone who knows you ever believe a word you say?

I'm betting his "poor employer fit" is more likely a poor employee fit--he has enough money, he doesn't have to pitch for the team. Guys like that are a dime a dozen.

Here's a dime. Don't spend it all in one place.

 

[marlasmom]

Beauty makes a very good point. I wouldn't take any money though.