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Re:My first industry job: lies, deceptions, and layoffs by mickjagger on Tuesday October 12, 2021 @08:11AM (#28838741)
I’ve never lied or stretched the truth with my career.

My mother said to me once “The only thing you have in this world is your reputation. Don’t ruin it.”

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Re:My first industry job: lies, deceptions, and layoffs by denton-scratch on Tuesday October 12, 2021 @05:52PM (#28845529)
I respect that!

I think your mum was wrong though; ultimately you can't control your reputation, but your self-respect is under your control.

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