Colleague lied

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This seems like a bit of a petty post but I am curious as to what others would do. We had a new colleague join our team in December. I recently found out they had lied about their circumstances in interview, this ultimately led to them getting the job based on this as it looked favourable based on this lie. They also had someone complete their application for them (can't say much as too outing). I'm thinking I should just keep my nose out of it but ultimately this is a corporate role and likely to lead to promotion which myself and this new colleague and another will be going for. I'm just bitter!!! I worked so hard to get this role.

If you actually have evidence rather than hearsay then Talk to your manager and HR

Do you have actual proof of any of this?

I'm trying to think of anyone I know who hasn't lied in an interview, or at least stretched the truth 🤣🤣

Chances are you're working with lots of people who did similar.

I'd leave it, they'll only get promoted if they're capable anyway.

These type of people don't thrive in the roles they aspire to if they tell lies/need help. They won't cope if they can't give genuine first hand information at interview/draft their own application.

You'll possibly find that they under perform abd are asked to leave or they take themselves out the game going off sick then leaving.

Either way the trash takes itself out. I'd sit back and watch with some popcorn.

Thanks all. The proof relies on the other person speaking up but I doubt they will do that. I will be sitting back and watching, with popcorn 🍿 as suggested !! I have to say I've never stretched the truth on applications or at interview because I like to work within my limits. Maybe this is my problem, I need to start lying a bit.

If they aren't capable of doing the job, then it will come out. If they are, nobody will believe what you say anyway, and it'll reflect on you

You've no need to ever lie, you won't apply for a job you can't do.

Lies does catch people out in the end and it's not worth losing a career or a job over.

These things always come out in the wash. Enjoy the inevitable entertainment and karma. I've seen it so many times x

Either it'll catch them out in the end, OR they'll smash it (in which case it won't make any difference).

I work with young people so can't really lie on job applications as it all gets checked due to safeguarding / safer recruitment, but I definitely know of people stretching things a bit in private sector