Can you imagine having to decide whether to hire someone you once went on a date with? That’s precisely the dilemma one business owner faced when a woman he had briefly dated appeared as a candidate for a job at his company. The date was set up by mutual friends, and though it went fine, the woman later told him she wasn’t interested. But things took a turn for the worse when she manipulated a text conversation to make him look desperate, causing a rift between their friend groups. Now, with her applying for a job at his company, he’s faced with a tough decision. Let’s dive into this juicy tale!
The Setup: Friends Playing Matchmaker

Date Night: Just Another Evening

Rejection Accepted: Time to Move On

The Twist: Altered Texts and False Impressions

Clearing the Air: The Truth Comes Out ️♂️

Business Booming: Time to Hire

Surprise Candidate: Look Who’s Back!

Protecting the Business: A Tough Decision

Rejection Round Two: The Email

Rumor Mill: Accusations Fly ️

Friends to the Rescue: Support in Tough Times

The Verdict: Justified Rejection or Personal Vendetta?
So, was our business owner right in rejecting his ex-date’s job application? With a history of manipulation and deceit, he felt it was best to protect his company from potential harm. But others argue that he made the decision personal, rather than professional. As the rumors swirl and opinions clash, it’s hard to say who’s in the right here. But one thing’s for sure: this dramatic tale has everyone talking!
NTA. Cease and desist letter recommended to hold accountable.

NTA for rejecting job application due to dishonesty and meanness

Rejecting ex-date’s job application: justified or petty revenge? NTA made the right call.
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Hiring based on qualifications, not personal history.

NTA. Commenters agree applicant spreading rumors was unprofessional and suspicious

Rejecting ex-date’s job application: justified or petty revenge? NTA says comment.

Rhyme compliment for NTA comment and reply section

NTA rejects ex’s job application due to her dishonesty.

NTA. Dodged a bullet by not dating or hiring her. Get a lawyer ASAP to sue her for defamation. She’s manipulative and vindictive.

Avoiding drama at work: NTA for rejecting ex-date’s job application

Hiring is your call. No reason needed. NTA

Prior knowledge of dishonesty justified rejection?

Proof of lying leads to job rejection. Drama follows.

Dodging bullets with NTA. No regrets

NTA. Conflict of interest and untrustworthiness are valid reasons.

Valid to reject job application based on manipulative behavior

Rejecting ex-date’s job application: justified or petty revenge? NTA wins.

Dodged a bullet and NTA. Consider legal action for slander.

HR worker defends boss’s decision to reject ex-date’s job application

Cease and desist suggested for doctored texts and rumors. NTA.

Ex’s job application: NTA for rejecting a petty liar.

Trustworthiness matters. NTA made the right call

Ex’s unprofessional behavior justifies boss’s decision. NTA

NTA commenter suggests using “conflict of interest” as defense.

Commenter defends boss’s decision to reject ex-date’s job application

NTA rejects ex-date’s job application due to reputation damage

Ex-date’s behavior justifies boss’s rejection.
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Boss rejects ex-date’s job application due to manipulative behavior. NTA

Editing a conversation to make you look desperate? NTA for not hiring.

Rejecting ex-date’s job application was justified. NTA

Legal action advised to protect business from ex-date’s revenge.

Consult an attorney and HR, gather evidence against defamatory ex.

Commenter defends boss, calls ex-date a creep and predator.

Boss avoids potential drama by not hiring ex-girlfriend. NTA
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Ex-date spreads lies, rejecting job application justified. NTA

Dodged two bullets? OP is NTA according to commenter

Declining a job applicant for personal reasons: justified or petty?

Dating a co-worker is a bad idea. NTA for rejecting.

Dodged a bullet! NTA for rejecting ex’s job application

Ex-date’s job rejection justified according to NTA commenter

NTA for not hiring manipulative ex. Dodged a bullet

Avoiding toxic people is always the best decision

Dodged a bullet! NTA for rejecting a potential drama queen.

Short and sweet: commenter is not the a**hole.

Ex-date’s job application rejected for lying and manipulation. NTA

NTA for not hiring ex-date who demonstrated untrustworthiness. Legal recourse advised.
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Ex’s revenge backfires as boss rejects job application. NTA ♂️

Rejecting a job applicant for fraud isn’t petty revenge. NTA

Questioning the motive behind the rejected job application.

Ex-date’s deceitful behavior justifies boss’s job rejection.

Legal repercussions for ex’s defamation? NTA for rejecting.

Qualifications don’t outweigh trustworthiness. NTA for rejecting application.

Ex-date rejected from job, commenter advises seeking legal advice.

Owner justified in not hiring toxic ex, potential lawsuits.

Don’t hire someone who’s already proven untrustworthy

Personal relationships and job applications: justified rejection or petty revenge?

NTA comment calls out ex-date’s poor judgement

Commenter warns against hiring ex with accusations of harassment.

Ex-date gets job rejection, commenter approves. No love lost

Dodged a f**king nuke! Find someone grateful for your company

Protecting your team from a lying ex? NTA for sure!

Trust is key in business NTA made the right call.

Boss defends decision not to hire ex-date due to trust issues

Boss defends decision to reject ex-date’s job application ♂️

Ex-date lied about boss, NTA for not hiring. Legal action?
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NTA defends boss against ex-date’s false accusations.

NTA comment defends boss’s rejection of entitled ex-date with sass.

Commenter defends boss’s decision, calls applicant a brat

Breaking up via email? NTA for rejecting her job app.

Dodged a bullet, NTA. Red flags raised by her reaction

NTA: Hiring ex-date could lead to lawsuit, she was after payday

NTA. Rejecting ex’s job application was the right decision. ♂️

Don’t risk it . Ex’s intentions are clear
