recently section 8 has come in to check apartments to see if they are section 8 approved so my landlord has been trying to fix things the cheapest way he can, but what bothered me is this he wanted me to lie about a closet door and other things "tell them you broke it" he says
and i said am sorry paul but am in a program that requires me to be honest if they ask me anything and going to tell the truth.. well today they inspected the place and do you know i didnt have to say a word they knew these things that where not fixed wasnt the fault of myself...but if i would have been asked i would of told them the truth... ...honesty who has it anymore and do you think it can be harmful??

I cant believe that he would ask you to do that. Section 8 is pretty strict about there housing. Plus if they found out that he lied then he could lose the privilege of section 8. Does he own more houses on section 8?

no he doesnt and i do have aopotion to move which iam consdering i can take my section 8 with me

I am too honest, I have put my job in jeopardy because of being honest about a co worker

I am adamantly honest, and sometimes it can hurt you, but mostly its the best idea. Lying almost always goes wrong and when you are honest, at least you feel clean. There are people who will take advantage of honesty and honor, but if you are clever, you can deal with this scum.

I try to be honest but you know sometimes a little white lie is needed.

I've found for the sake of comedy or to protect someone, the occasional little falsehood is useful, but I don't make a habit of it.

I think if you can go then maybe it would be a good idea. He doesnt sound like a very honest guy.

for me I have always found that honesty truly is the best policy, even if it comes back to haunt me. That is only part of the consequences, usually it turns out ok in the end.

Steve you keep working that program and honesty is very important,sometimes I'm way to honest for my own good.

Honesty is only way and if you would have lied , you would have lost your housing help. Don't risk it. Honesty is best. Lies have to be told to cover up lies and then you have to make notes of the lies you tell to cover up all the other lies and before you know it you can't remember what you lied about.

Hi...Stevi...,

When you are not honest with yourself, something just does not feel right. You may feel disconnected, frustrated, or apathetic, and you are not sure why. Maybe you avoid being honest about little things, hide from the reality of important matters, or maybe you even avoid the truth when your life depends on it.

You may feel like you are just trying to get by, and wonder when life will be fun again. Inside you feel one way, but you ignore it, rationalize it away, or avoid accepting the truth.

So..., my hat is off to you, for being "Honest", most important with "Your-Self". Good Luck with your program, and "Yes" they are still "Honest People", just look around !!!

Benz !!!

im always honest but sometimes i have to have a white lie , but not too often

Honesty has gotten me in trouble a few times in my days but that ok.

oldtimer told me be honest and tell the truth
and you'll never forget what you said

Very wise and true.

I am in the real estate business, and where I live, it is becoming more and more easy to use the "gray" line instead of the white line (honesty). I'm finding it very hard to deal with. I'm the kind of person that is extremely honest and more and more, I'm finding that I can't ask the questions I want because I'm afraid of the answers.

Steve...

You did the right thing that's all that matters. Personally I find it hard to lie, I'm just an honest person. I wouldn't want to HURT anyone, but if asked a question, I tell the truth. To me honesty is the best policy. Besides that...I always get found out in the end...I have an honest face, can't you tell!!!

Seems the word INTEGRITY, is seldom used anymore. Especially
"PERSONAL INTEGRITY". I allowed myself to get caught up in the busy world of gray areas. Found my INTEGRITY again & won't lose it again. INTEGRITY & HONESTY are total personal decisions, people make a choice & act on it.

Steve, KUDOS on your choice & more KUDOS on you continued success in your life changes. It is hard but well worth the effort.

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