I have known a couple pilots to have put a few extra hours (thousands) in their log book over the years. Unfortunately one of them was my boss.
Mentioned he had 5000 hours when I started working with him. Few years later he had over 8000. Problem is I flew every hour with him and I logged 1000 extra.
People don't realise that hours do not accurately say that a pilot is 'good'..
It is very unfortunate that people do this and it pisses others off when a job is taken from them.
Would love to name and shame this guy as many believe he is a prick.