Friend lied about mum dying to our boss

[FirstTimeMum0]

Hi, just wanting some advice. I’ve recently just found out my friend at work has lied to our boss about her mum dying to get time off work. I’m unsure what to do about this if I am asked? Any advice anyone? Thanks in advance

I don’t know why she wanted those exact days off it also meant she got out of going to a few work meetings so potentially could be a reason. I’ve seen her mum post on social media also I’ve heard other people speak about her (in the context of her still being alive and well) family friends ect.

They’re still in contact not super close but still see and speech to each other very regularly.

Well I thought she knew that I knew but she often mentions it. I want to come out and say I know the truth but I do want to continue the friendship and don’t know what to do for the best

Sorry for all the sudden posts just trying to answer everyone’s questions. I’m assuming people will find out as she can’t keep the lid up forever and already people have mentioned it and getting suspicious. I’m just going to avoid the whole situation tbh

Why do you want to be friends with someone so deceptive? Lies tend to escalate and she will expect you to cover. Be more choosy about those you are associated with.

An employee where I used to work did this. She got caught out when her mum popped in a few days later to buy a few things and introduced herself as colleague's mum.

Is her mum alive? If so, that's an extreme lie and one most people would be very uncomfortable with. I would personally distance myself from her without saying anything. Stay out of it at work.

Yes her mum is still alive.

@Prescottdanni123 What happened when they were caught out?

I wouldn't get involved with this kind of drama. She sounds very lazy and a piss taker.

There is no way I could be friends with someone like this. Mainly because it's a disgusting lie and the fact that she's so deceptive shows you she isn't someone that can be trusted. She also has no moral fibre if she's happy to fake the death of her mum.

She's also completely thick as she's going to have to remember now forevermore this lie. What's she going to do when her mum actually does die? I'm inclined to think it's inevitable that she'll trip herself up.

That is awful - I couldn't continue to be friends with someone who told a lie like that.

Definitely distance yourself and stay out of it as no doubt she will get found out at some point.

Thanks everyone

They got the sack. It was the final straw after many other incidents of shitty behaviour.

Distance yourself from her and don't get involved. If anyone asks say I don't know her mum and leave it at that.