She Faked Her Brother’s Death for PTO

What do you do when a brand-new hire claims her brother died… gets paid bereavement leave… and then you find out he’s very much alive?In Episode 20 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Morgan, and Emma are back on the couch reacting to some of the wildest listener-submitted stories yet — from ghost-haunted interviews to arson confessions and a benefits manager who disappeared after cashing her check.This episode is chaotic in the best way.You’ll hear:– A candidate who screamed about ghosts during a job interview– An identical twin “magician” trying to reapply in disguise– A felon trying to turn his life around at a job fair– A designer who admitted she burned her cheating boyfriend’s house down– A hire who quietly eroded team morale from the inside– And a benefits manager who faked a death in the family for paid time offThese aren’t just bizarre stories — they’re lessons about trust, accountability, culture fit, and the true cost of ignoring red flags.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• Early red flags rarely fix themselves.• Culture fit matters more than résumé polish.• Generosity in leadership can be exploited — but shouldn’t disappear.• Accountability beats overconfidence every time.• Not every bad hire is loud — some slowly unravel your team.⸻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