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How You Really Sound When You Lie to Leave the Office for a Job Interview

One of the most awkward moments in life is when you have to slip out of your current office to head to an interview.

We’ve all been there. So we all know that things get, well, weird.

Honestly, what are you supposed to do when your supervisor casually asks, “Hey, where ya heading?” Or, even worse, “You look great. Why are you so dressed up today?”

Before you plan out what you’re going to say in this inevitable situation, watch this video and take notes. We recommend not claiming that your mother’s brother-in-law may be dying soon.


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