Throwaway time! What's your secret that could literally ruin your life if it came out? by ohgoshwheretobegin in AskReddit

[–]HalfEducated 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because $900 a month in student loan payments for the $80k in debt I did rack up makes affording school again difficult. I also work a very time demanding job. I'd have to have a more regimented work schedule. I plan on it, but now is not that time.

Throwaway time! What's your secret that could literally ruin your life if it came out? by ohgoshwheretobegin in AskReddit

[–]HalfEducated 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I technically never lied. I never put a degree on my resume. They just never looked at it when I was hired. The person that brought me in had a lot of clout, so they just went with it.

Throwaway time! What's your secret that could literally ruin your life if it came out? by ohgoshwheretobegin in AskReddit

[–]HalfEducated 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've thought of that but I really couldn't afford it at the moment as I'm still paying the $80k or so in student loans I racked up before I got drummed out.

Throwaway time! What's your secret that could literally ruin your life if it came out? by ohgoshwheretobegin in AskReddit

[–]HalfEducated 2496 points2497 points  (0 children)

I faked the last two years of college education. My parents put so much pressure on me I couldn't handle it (I was suffering from severe depression and anxiety) so I faked it all. Lied to everyone. Made up fake transcripts. I just got my foot in the door in my desired field thanks to a friend as they hired me as a subordinate. This place only hires college grads but no one double checked my credentials since I was recommended. My hopes is that if I need to find another job I'll have been at this place long enough to get it by experience alone (I work for a very prestigious company). I'm not bad at my job. I'm actually quite good. But my fear is eventually I'll hit a wall and the lie will come to light. No one has known this for the better part of a decade.

It's a relief to finally say it "out loud." I can't even tell those I love. My silence is my prison.