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EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 28 MIN

He Got Fired After Delivering ONE Pizza

from The Bad Hire - The Art of Hiring Great People · host Ken Monroe

A pizza delivery driver lasted exactly one delivery before getting fired.A firefighter showed up drunk on his first day.And a candidate with violent felonies asked why the company couldn’t “focus on her personality instead.”In Episode 32 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Emma react to some of the most unbelievable first-day flameouts and hiring disasters yet — from misogynistic pizza drivers to résumé lies, drug deals during kitchen shifts, and background checks that exposed terrifying truths.  This episode is packed with stories that prove one thing:People will absolutely tell on themselves if you give them enough time.You’ll hear:– A pizza delivery driver fired after ONE delivery– A candidate lying about education and degrees– A firefighter who got a DUI before his first shift ended– A culinary school grad asking to leave work for a drug deal– A warehouse hire bragging about stealing from past employers– A shocking background check involving a youth organizationThese stories are hilarious, awkward, and sometimes genuinely disturbing — but they also reveal deeper lessons about integrity, hiring instincts, and why background checks matter more than ever.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• First impressions usually tell you everything.• People who lie on résumés almost always get caught.• Overconfidence can destroy opportunities fast.• One sentence can instantly end a career.• Background checks protect more than companies — they protect people.⸻Connect with Us:🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com📧 Email: [email protected]📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire—Sponsored by BChex:Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered.www.bchex.io—🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

A pizza delivery driver lasted exactly one delivery before getting fired.A firefighter showed up drunk on his first day.And a candidate with violent felonies asked why the company couldn’t “focus on her personality instead.”In Episode 32 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Emma react to some of the most unbelievable first-day flameouts and hiring disasters yet — from misogynistic pizza drivers to résumé lies, drug deals during kitchen shifts, and background checks that exposed terrifying truths.  This episode is packed with stories that prove one thing:People will absolutely tell on themselves if you give them enough time.You’ll hear:– A pizza delivery driver fired after ONE delivery– A candidate lying about education and degrees– A firefighter who got a DUI before his first shift ended– A culinary school grad asking to leave work for a drug deal– A warehouse hire bragging about stealing from past employers– A shocking background check involving a youth organizationThese stories are hilarious, awkward, and sometimes genuinely disturbing — but they also reveal deeper lessons about integrity, hiring instincts, and why background checks matter more than ever.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• First impressions usually tell you everything.• People who lie on résumés almost always get caught.• Overconfidence can destroy opportunities fast.• One sentence can instantly end a career.• Background checks protect more than companies — they protect people.⸻Connect with Us:🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com📧 Email: [email protected]📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire—Sponsored by BChex:Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered.www.bchex.io—🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com

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