Hey, guys. OP here. The situation is actually a bit more complicated than I made it out to be initially, but the FML is pretty much the gist. I can't go into too many details but here's what basically happened. I had actually asked for resume advice by someone who already worked at the company I was applying to. Let's call this person Mat. This person gave actual solid advice right up until he told me to make up work experience. I didn't do that, obviously, but I listed all prior relevant work experience, which included a company that had since gone out of business. Everything was fine until about a couple of weeks later when I was fired over the weekend. I later found out that Mat had also been fired. It was implied that I wasn't the only employee implicated in his shenanigans. I tried going to HR to clear my name, but everyone just wanted the whole debacle over and done with. I'm also pretty sure my life would've been very difficult had I decided to pursue legal action. I just happened to get caught up in company politics, that's all. Not much I can do about it now.

You seem like a pushover. Why the hell would them wanting to get it over with make any difference? They aren't the one who got fired for a stupid reason. They aren't the one who has to now look for work. I certainly wouldn't give two ***** about them wanting the debacle done with because that just only affects you. Raise some hell.

I have to wonder who told them that you were told to lie? Maybe they got rid of you for stirring the crap pot before you even started. Got rid of the drama mama.