EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 23 MIN
She Got Fired… Then Her Sister Called to Threaten Us | EP 10
from The Bad Hire - The Art of Hiring Great People · host Ken Monroe
What do you do when an employee vanishes with your money, another claims to be Alexander Hamilton reincarnated, and a fired worker’s sister calls your office to threaten you?In Episode 10 of The Bad Hire, returning guest and CEO Dallan Wortham joins Ken and Nathan to unpack a new round of shocking hiring fails—real stories from real employers that are so unbelievable, they almost sound scripted.You’ll hear:– An employee who got fired… then her sister called to threaten the manager– A guy who ghosted the company after spending their money on another woman– A résumé that somehow listed Harvard and McDonald’s at the same time– A candidate who thought he was Alexander Hamilton reborn—and challenged coworkers to a duel– And a cautionary tale about hiring missionaries fresh off the fieldThese aren’t just red flags. They’re full-blown sirens for hiring managers everywhere.💸 Want to win $10,000? Submit your bad hire story now at TheBadHire.com.Key Takeaways:• When someone shows you who they are—believe them the first time.• Background checks are more than a formality.• Great résumés don’t mean great people.• Never underestimate how weird a hiring story can get.⸻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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What do you do when an employee vanishes with your money, another claims to be Alexander Hamilton reincarnated, and a fired worker’s sister calls your office to threaten you?In Episode 10 of The Bad Hire, returning guest and CEO Dallan Wortham joins Ken and Nathan to unpack a new round of shocking hiring fails—real stories from real employers that are so unbelievable, they almost sound scripted.You’ll hear:– An employee who got fired… then her sister called to threaten the manager– A guy who ghosted the company after spending their money on another woman– A résumé that somehow listed Harvard and McDonald’s at the same time– A candidate who thought he was Alexander Hamilton reborn—and challenged coworkers to a duel– And a cautionary tale about hiring missionaries fresh off the fieldThese aren’t just red flags. They’re full-blown sirens for hiring managers everywhere.💸 Want to win $10,000? Submit your bad hire story now at TheBadHire.com.Key Takeaways:• When someone shows you who they are—believe them the first time.• Background checks are more than a formality.• Great résumés don’t mean great people.• Never underestimate how weird a hiring story can get.⸻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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