Is honesty the best policy?
Question
I was recently dismissed from my job, after having spent several years working there as manager. To cut a long story short, I had a disagreement with my assistant manager over something he had done that went against company policy. I told him not to do it again.
However, while I was away, the circumstances came to the attention of my superiors. My assistant manager was then asked to write a report in which he said it was my fault and he was just following my instructions. After a disciplinary hearing, I proved this was not the case, but was still dismissed for allowing him to do it.
I was advised to be honest and upfront with potential employers about my dismissal, but after sending about 50 job applications I have still had no luck. Is there light at the end of the tunnel?
What the expert says
Hannah Bailey, chief operating officer, Chess Partnership
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