Is honesty the best policy?

I am going on two weeks of unemployment. I've been actively seeking employment with no luck. I've had one interview, and now that I think about it I might have messed it up for myself. My Dad has always taught us to tell the truth. I must be HONEST I've lied throughout my lifetime. :) I never lied with the intention of hurting anyone, just your typical white lie here and there. And besides I'm the worse liar. I start stuttering, there I just gave it away. LOL!

I thought I would be honest and upfront at my interview. I told them that I would only be here until May. I truly do believe that-that honesty has caused me to still be unemployed. I think it was a done deal, but I had to open my mouth. So I get the call from them and they emphasize the fact that they need someone to stick around longer.

My Dad and I have always (since I can remember) sat at the breakfast table and talked, talked and talked about everything and anything. So during one of our morning chats, he says, "I think in this case you shouldn't tell any potential employers that you will only be here for the next few months, no one is going to take you unless it's temporary." So much for what you tried to teach us Dad!! LOL j/k. During the weekend, I was talking to Jamie about it and I asked for her opinion. Her answer, "ummm just don't say anything, this is about survival, who cares about them, you have to do what you have to do." LOL!


And well, I'm going to do just that LIE. YIKES! I'm going to keep applying. Luckily Raul has a lot of work and keeps himself extremely busy and he is able to support me financially and he is also able to contribute to our wedding expenses. So it's true what they say, "God will never give you more than you can handle." I just want to work, and hopefully it happens soon!


My Mom obviously knows about my situation and she was nice enough to offer some paid work. :) She works in Real Estate and apparently needs someone to help her fill out paper work... Moms has no time apparently. And even though the economy is bad, she has a nice handful of people that are actually buying houses. This is sooooo bad, I can't believe I'm in this situation. But at the same time I'm thankful I have my parents and Raul. Where would I be without them?????? Wow! Probably living out of my car, which is about to split in half any moment. Awww man all I can do is laugh at this point! :)


So is honesty the best policy? Well, I guess it all depends on the situation. :( I feel I'm gonna have to confess after all this is over. :)