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    I recently found myself in a tough situation regarding a job interview. I applied for a position and, in a moment of desperation, I lied on my resume about being enrolled in a college program. The truth is, I was enrolled in 2022 but dropped out after the first semester. Now, as the interview approaches, I'm feeling anxious about the implications of my lie. I believe I have enough experience and interest to perform well in the job, but I'm worried that if I get hired, I might be expected to follow through with the education I claimed to be pursuing. The company thinks I won't graduate until next spring, which gives me some time, but I can't afford to go back to school. I'm torn between canceling the interview or going and hoping I don't get caught. I know I should have been honest, and I regret my decision to lie. I'm currently unemployed and feeling the pressure, which led me to make this choice. It's a tough spot to be in, and I'm not proud of it.

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    I received an offer for a retail position at Loblaws on September 1st, with a start date of September 5th. However, I didn't hear anything else from them until today, when I got a text from the manager confirming that I needed to attend orientation tomorrow from 12pm to 4pm. This message came just 23 hours before the orientation, which caught me off guard because I had already made plans for the long weekend. I'm feeling really torn about how to respond. My fiancé insists we stick to our plans, but I'm worried about potentially losing this job, especially since it's my first retail job in 15 years. I'm questioning if this short notice is a red flag or if I should have been more prepared given the start date. Any advice?

    Company: Loblaws

    Job title: retail position

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