A LIAR BY TRADE
It is sad that it has come to this...to me feeling that what I am doing is somewhat damning my soul but I think it is only fair for me to say my truth here where people might understand how I feel.
Lately I've been feeling guilt akin to nothing I have felt before. Not when I stole milk from the refrigerator as a child, not when I had to save my skin in the classroom...none of that!
I work as a PR manager and honestly most people know certain aspects of the job. Most people have been blinded by the Hollywood Rom-Com or the Basketball movies where a PR agent has to holistically fight to revive the image of an erring sportsman and we never seem to think too much except that the agent did a good job. Sighs
It is much worse than that, I think.
People often say lying goes with the job and I've been in the field for almost a decade and never felt anything like what I’ve been feeling lately. Most don’t call it lying, instead they call it protecting your client or at most “a little white lie”. I hate that phrase.
I'm sure most of you know lawyers lie a lot but hide behind the confidentiality clause of the profession. They’d get disbarred if they err. Doctor-Patient confidentiality could be tweaked a little to encompass bits and pieces of a lie and priests could even take a confession of a serial killer and will not say anything because he isn't suppose to, I think. So why do I feel this way, its only my job.
Like I said I've worked in PR for almost a decade. I've worked for companies, for NGOs, for even an athlete but my current employer is the worse, the Government!
Just imagine the spins I've had to make simply because I have to eke out a living. Can you imagine it? Overspending, misdemeanors, propagandas and worse, much worse. How much I have had to go against my morals just to plug up a potential scandal. Most times I feel like apologizing and other times like outing every one of their dirty little secrets...our dirty little secrets.
Most times I admire the strength of certain whistleblowers. Having to brave the loss of everything. I'm sure you are aware that I might have to pay the ultimate price if I suddenly become strong enough to divulge certain scandals. Not prison, or shaming or loss of financial privileges but the ultimate price.
I need strength. Strength to make up my mind and strength to live with the consequences or die by the consequences.
God help me.
Yours almost sincerely,
Anonymous.
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Bro, you just made my day today... thanks a lot for being honest. The Truth Truth will always be the winner, like Love. Sometimes i even feel that Truth is just another name for Love. I send you all the strength you want... ✊
Thanks. God help me
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Thanks Wes. I doff my hat to you once again.
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Amazing Post indeed, could feel the energy and longing for answers.
More strength your way to make the right decision. Much love🤗
Thanks Queenie
In my humble opinion, the ultimate price is already being paid when you stay under their wing.
When we literally lose ourself, our self-image, self esteem, dignity, whatever you want to call it, being enslaved like that.. What would be left of us as human beings?
"White" lies pile up quick, and they quickly become darker and darker.
Great post man. 👍
It'll be alright
Excellent post friend, thank you very much for sharing with us 🤝❣️❣️
Hi @piratethanos. I see your job decision weighs heavily on you but I think most jobs these days require people to twist information around so things can work out. I hope you find the peace you need to make the right decision. 👍
You have certainly been privy to the test of our times, haven't you @piratethanos? I cannot imagine having to make those kinds of decisions. The good news is that there are more and more people standing up to what no longer serves "we the people" via our current institutions/systems, if it ever did. I believe you know what to do 💜
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Thanks for the love
Damn @piratethanos that is so hard man, I think regardless of one individual paying the price of opening the pandoras box, the truth will always come out.
Yeah. Its kinda difficult though.
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I spent a few year's in the U.S. Army... I'm sensitive to your situation.
Sometimes, we do what we have to. For ourselves, or family, friends... it's none of my business what you do... it's your life. Anymore than it's your business what I do... but we step off the ride, and we get in our HIVEboat, and we can unwind. I have faith that you will do what's right. I also know that everything is part of God's plan...
Yes... I went there. But remember; in your short time here. You've made a lot of friends. I'm also sure... made a lot of people think. You've a way with words... that's a gift, my friend. There are no accidents in life... I believe that! Take a breath. Inhale... snap, if you want...
Regardless, a very powerful #thoughtfuldailypost. Have some !LUV and !WINE. Maybe a @tipu curate
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Sticking with truth is always not easy not matter how much we think of it,we actually have to be in a situation before we know how hard it is.
Very deep and insightful words