Picture this: A virtual dinner with your significant other's family, where you're expecting casual conversation and a few laughs. But what happens when you're suddenly introduced as an engineer, a profession you don't actually hold? This is the predicament our hero, the Maintenance Man with a Plan, found himself in. Let's dig into this digital drama. 🍿

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The Engineer Who Wasn't: A Tale of Truth and Consequences 🎭
Our Maintenance Man with a Plan found himself in an unexpected predicament during a virtual family dinner. Introduced as an engineer by his girlfriend, he chose honesty over deception, revealing his true profession. The aftermath? An awkward conversation, a girlfriend feeling 'stupid', and a man questioning his actions. Did he do the right thing by not playing along with the lie? Or did he unnecessarily complicate things? Let's dive into the internet's thoughts on this intriguing situation. 🍿
NTA. Girlfriend's lie reveals her shame and possible classism 😲

Peskypoints | Peskypoints
Girlfriend lied about OP's status, aunt set him up. GF looks stupid, OP looks honest and hardworking. 🤥

NYCMusicalMarathon | NYCMusicalMarathon
Honesty wins! NTA for refusing to play along. 👏

AudreyB4 | AudreyB4
"NTA. She made herself look stupid. 🤷♂️"

awxor | awxor
NTA. GF lied about education and job, saved future issues. 💔

bamf1701 | bamf1701
NTA at all. Partners should be included in caper heists! 🤮

ellaphantzgerald | ellaphantzgerald
NTA. Girlfriend's lie puts strain on relationship and family dynamics 😲

BlackberryBeetle | BlackberryBeetle
NTA for exposing girlfriend's lie; her plan was doomed 😲

Beyond665 | Beyond665
NTA - Smart move saving for college! She prioritized appearances 🙄

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"NTA. She's embarrassed by his job? It's important and meaningful! 😲"

wallyboardwithwheel | wallyboardwithwheel
👏 Rare 22-year-old essential worker with no student debt! NTA!

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NTA: Girlfriend's white lie causes Zoom dinner drama 😲

mediastoosocial | mediastoosocial
Stand up for yourself and find someone who appreciates you 👏

isntellie | isntellie
NTA. Love and accept each other, don't let social status define you 💜

Kitty_Katty_Kit | Kitty_Katty_Kit
NTA. Aunt asked to confirm gf's lie, maybe she's dishonest.

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NTA- Hope her family appreciates your honesty and authenticity 🙏

Snorlax5000 | Snorlax5000
NTA: Girlfriend lied about your profession, you corrected her. 🤷♂️

fholler92 | fholler92
👏 NTA! Lies catch up, she should appreciate your heroism! 👏

Prior_Lobster_5240 | Prior_Lobster_5240
NTA. Girlfriend's lie leads to awkward Zoom dinner with family 😲

Annalirra | Annalirra
Girlfriend's classist lie about his job backfires. NTA wins!

GothPenguin | GothPenguin
Girlfriend's white lie reveals her true feelings about his education 😲

Unlucky_Egg_9935 | Unlucky_Egg_9935
NTA - Girlfriend lied about your job to save face 😲

palaeastur | palaeastur
NTA: Lying, mind-reading, and lose-lose situations. Engineering isn't pretend 😲

HumanityIsACesspool | HumanityIsACesspool
Dump her. NTA. 👍

rechapos | rechapos
NTA - Standing up for the truth, even in relationships 🙌

xInsomniCatx | xInsomniCatx
Is it real or just a fib? 🤔

DwideShrued | DwideShrued
NTA. Girlfriend's white lie backfires, leading to important conversation. 😲

DocSternau | DocSternau
🚫 NTA: Lying backfires and she's feeling the embarrassment! 😳

starienite | starienite