I landed a great job offer, but I inflated my current salary during the interview to avoid being lowballed. Now that the background check is starting, I’m anxious that they’ll catch the lie and pull the offer. My friends say not to worry, but I’m uneasy. Should I reach out to HR to clarify now, or is it better to stay silent and hope for the best? What would you do?

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Stay silent, the new company can verify employment and nothing more. The only way that can find out what your old comp was is if you shared documentation. If you've already negotiated your package and the BG check is to make sure that you are fit to be employed, you are good to go.

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They don't verify that. They only verify if you worked somewhere and for how long and what your title was.

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I was told growing up that " Honesty is the best policy" well I'm still jobless. No company is giving me a chance to prove that I'm a really good and safe driver I still don't think lying is the best choice, but excentrate your abilities cant hurt. Just don't over do it.

There is no way they can know UNLESS you give them a W2 or current payroll info. No one sane will ask you for that.

Keep your mouth shut

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