He Put “Batman” on His Job Application… Twice | EP 9 episode artwork

EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 33 MIN

He Put “Batman” on His Job Application… Twice | EP 9

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

What do you do when a job applicant legally changes his name to Batman… and actually gets hired? Or when a fired employee pulls out two bottles of wine and downs them on the spot?In Episode 9 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Dallan, and Nathan break down real hiring horror stories that will have you laughing, cringing, and reconsidering your next job offer.You’ll hear:– A twin brother cover-up for a cookie shop meltdown– An intern who thought “That’s not my job” was a good answer– A guy who legally tried to become Batman… for work– A receptionist who faked her husband’s death for vacation time– And a former employee who just wouldn’t go away (thanks, DoorDash)These stories aren’t just funny—they’re full of caution signs for hiring managers everywhere.💸 Want to win $10,000? Submit your bad hire story now at TheBadHire.com.Key Takeaways:• You can’t train away delusion.• Interns need professionalism, not entitlement.• A quirky hire is fine. A fake-dead-husband hire? Not so much.• Sometimes the red flags aren’t even red—they’re wine-soaked.

What do you do when a job applicant legally changes his name to Batman… and actually gets hired? Or when a fired employee pulls out two bottles of wine and downs them on the spot?In Episode 9 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Dallan, and Nathan break down real hiring horror stories that will have you laughing, cringing, and reconsidering your next job offer.You’ll hear:– A twin brother cover-up for a cookie shop meltdown– An intern who thought “That’s not my job” was a good answer– A guy who legally tried to become Batman… for work– A receptionist who faked her husband’s death for vacation time– And a former employee who just wouldn’t go away (thanks, DoorDash)These stories aren’t just funny—they’re full of caution signs for hiring managers everywhere.💸 Want to win $10,000? Submit your bad hire story now at TheBadHire.com.Key Takeaways:• You can’t train away delusion.• Interns need professionalism, not entitlement.• A quirky hire is fine. A fake-dead-husband hire? Not so much.• Sometimes the red flags aren’t even red—they’re wine-soaked.

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