[chordalkeyboard]

I guess you wouldn’t be upset if a business lied to you about compensation, since you have no problem with a prospective employee lying about what they bring to the table.

[goatinaboat]

if a business lied to you about compensation

Exaggerating the possibility of a bonus or of the value of stock options is completely normal for employers.

[chordalkeyboard]

Well people are saying its ok to lie to get the job too. Either both are wrong or both are ok.

[dagw]

While both are "wrong" in a more absolute sense, they are both so common and accepted that you really should assume it is happening and act accordingly.

[chordalkeyboard]

I agree. Assuming it is happening is different than approving of it or agreeing that it is ‘ok’ when the subject comes up.