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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 17 MIN

“I Don’t Get Mad… I Get Even” — Worst Interview Answer Ever

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

What do you do when a candidate looks you dead in the eye during an interview and says, “I don’t get mad… I get even”?In Episode 24 of The Bad Hire, Ken is joined by Morgan and Corey to break down more unbelievable hiring stories — from candidates who sabotage their own interviews to employees who shouldn’t have made it past day one.This episode dives into the moments where everything seems perfect… until one answer, one action, or one decision completely derails it.You’ll hear:– A candidate who proudly admitted to sabotaging a coworker– An applicant who flipped off their interviewer… and still got the job– A “hostile work environment” that was really just… using a computer– A new hire from Netflix who didn’t show up to work (and asked for remote… pre-COVID)– Why big-name résumés can trick hiring teams– The surprising number of people afraid to share their hiring horror stories publiclyThese stories aren’t just entertaining — they’re reminders of how quickly red flags can surface and how important it is to trust them.💸 Think you’ve seen worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• One answer can completely change an interview outcome.• Red flags often show up when candidates get comfortable.• Big-name companies on a résumé don’t guarantee performance.• Hiring mistakes cost time, energy, and team morale.• Trust your instincts — they’re usually right.⸻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

What do you do when a candidate looks you dead in the eye during an interview and says, “I don’t get mad… I get even”?In Episode 24 of The Bad Hire, Ken is joined by Morgan and Corey to break down more unbelievable hiring stories — from candidates who sabotage their own interviews to employees who shouldn’t have made it past day one.This episode dives into the moments where everything seems perfect… until one answer, one action, or one decision completely derails it.You’ll hear:– A candidate who proudly admitted to sabotaging a coworker– An applicant who flipped off their interviewer… and still got the job– A “hostile work environment” that was really just… using a computer– A new hire from Netflix who didn’t show up to work (and asked for remote… pre-COVID)– Why big-name résumés can trick hiring teams– The surprising number of people afraid to share their hiring horror stories publiclyThese stories aren’t just entertaining — they’re reminders of how quickly red flags can surface and how important it is to trust them.💸 Think you’ve seen worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• One answer can completely change an interview outcome.• Red flags often show up when candidates get comfortable.• Big-name companies on a résumé don’t guarantee performance.• Hiring mistakes cost time, energy, and team morale.• Trust your instincts — they’re usually right.⸻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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