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Post by Romano on Sept 15, 2002 4:39:44 GMT -5
If a department says that they will fire you if they discover you lied on your application, believe them! I know of one such case here in my city where a constable was fired after two years because something came up from his past which showed that he had lied on his application. Remember honesty is always the best policy...besides I wouldn't want to be always worried throughout my career whether or not I would be found out from a lie I gave on my app.
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Post by JULROSA on Sept 15, 2002 17:24:13 GMT -5
Thanks for the support everyone. Truth is that yes, I do feel 100% better now. ;D I agree with everyone who says that telling the truth is the best thing to do. I learned my lesson, it could have been ugly if I didn't come clean as soon as I did. IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN!
I told my wife about this site and all the good topics and conversations that take place here. She was happy to know I can go somewhere to get good solid advice from individuals who know what they are talking about.
I will post the results of all my tests as soon as I get my results.
Good luck everyone, and be safe.
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Post by Charlie on Sept 16, 2002 12:20:15 GMT -5
A lot of great advice has been posted about this particular issue!  But I wanted to add a few comments that people should keep in mind as well: I think a lot of agencies KNOW that a lot of otherwise excellent applicants have "experimented" with drugs at sometime in their past. But the issue is often, (and this varies from one department to the next), "HOW MUCH use and, WHAT KIND of drugs has one used?" Policies, points of view, standards, etc. vary from one department or another concerning this whole issue. Some are pretty strict about it whereas another department may be a little more liberal in their approach concerning this whole issue. I agree that being honest about it is the best way to go. You never know WHEN it could come back and haunt you. A lot of gencies MAY fire your butt if it is discovered you lied. A lot of departments can be forgiving of one's past "mistakes" depending upon, of course, the overall circumstances. Lying about it will definitely come back and haunt you. This thread is an excellent example of a "trap" one may find themselves in. And also keep in mind: if you are NOT hired the first time you apply,.....apply again! (Unless there is some sort of serious issue or disqualifying factor that would prohibit someone from applying). It is commonplace for someone to apply to a department more than once before they are hired!  Of course, some people do get on board after only applying once but most people usually apply more than once. It truly is a dilema at times of "what should I do?" in this kind of situation. It sometimes demands a lot of soul-searching. Ultimately, it all on the applicant. Just wanted to offer my thoughts..... Charlie |
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But I wanted to add a few comments that people should keep in mind as well:
Of course, some people do get on board after only applying once but most people usually apply more than once.