Suitable-Ad-5123's journey

Today, I found myself in a tough situation after receiving a job offer for a mid-level desk role. After years of unemployment filled with personal struggles, including loss and clinical depression, I was desperate to fill the gap in my CV. I ended up fabricating a role to cover that period, thinking it would help me secure a position. Now, as the company is conducting reference checks, they are requesting documents to verify my employment, such as reference letters and an employment contract. I'm feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. I know lying on applications can lead to serious consequences, but I'm worried about the repercussions if they find out the truth. I’m considering whether to come clean about my situation or try to create some false documentation to avoid getting caught. Any advice on how to navigate this would be greatly appreciated.