Software developer discovers his friend's entire tech career and CV is built on "fictional" experience and fake references, questions how he's never been caught, whilst making tons of money: 'He knows his limits and makes sure it's work he can deliver'

Where does one draw the line between corporate sugar-coating and straight-up fiction? Definitely don't ask this software developer because he certainly has no clue! He's built his career on completely fake 'experience and references,' yet has somehow managed to become more successful than the majority of his coworkers and friends…How? Well, let's just say his method goes against everything our parents taught us about honesty growing up! 

Establishing a system where he was able to create an illusion to all those around him, while simultaneously climbing he corporate ladder. Would you argue he's the man who inspired the story of Suits' Mike Ross…or simply a man who got lucky? When he would get caught or fired, he would just remove those jobs from his resume…as if they never even happened. Eventually, learning his capabilities and limits to ensure he could deliver his company's expectations without getting caught. What we fear is how often this occurs in the work world. Do we ever truly know the people with sit next to us for eight hours a day, or is everyone holding onto their illusory masks for dear life? 

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