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From the Verge of Dismissal to Untouchable, How I Protected My Job During the Biggest Scandal of My Life

I still get chills every time I think about that dreadful week. I had worked so hard to land my permanent and pensionable government job. For me, it was not just a job, it was my lifeline. It paid the mortgage, kept my children in good schools, and gave my ageing parents peace of mind.

From the Verge of Dismissal to Untouchable, How I Protected My Job During the Biggest Scandal of My Life

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I still get chills every time I think about that dreadful week. I had worked so hard to land my permanent and pensionable government job. For me, it was not just a job, it was my lifeline. It paid the mortgage, kept my children in good schools, and gave my ageing parents peace of mind.

 

But one reckless mistake almost brought it all crumbling down.

 

It started as a small office game that went too far. Some of my colleagues and I found a way to “adjust” certain procurement reports. At first it felt harmless; we told ourselves, “Everybody does it… it’s just survival.” But when the internal audit uncovered discrepancies, everything exploded continue reading more…https://drbokko.com/2025/10/04/from-the-verge-of-dismissal-to-untouchable-how-i-protected-my-job-during-the-biggest-scandal-of-my-life/

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