The Creepiest Hiring Story We’ve Heard Yet

What do you do when an employee literally follows you home… and starts asking security about your personal life?In this episode of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Morgan react to some of the most unsettling, bizarre, and downright unbelievable hiring stories yet — including one that crosses the line from bad hire… to genuinely creepy. From a candidate inventing his own language mid-interview to a paralegal who deleted critical legal records instead of doing his job, this episode is packed with chaos, confusion, and a few surprisingly wholesome moments.You’ll hear:– An employee who followed his boss home and questioned security about her life– A candidate who conducted an entire interview in a made-up language– A senior employee involved in a criminal investigation… who got saved by leadership– A paralegal who deleted medical records instead of summarizing them– A guy who showed up late, ignored emails, and still thought he could “make his own hours”Some of these are funny. Some are shocking. And some are straight-up alarming.These aren’t just wild stories — they’re reminders of why hiring decisions matter more than you think.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• Sometimes red flags aren’t subtle — they’re screaming at you.• Skills don’t matter if behavior is unpredictable or unsafe.• Hiring under pressure almost always backfires.• Leadership decisions can make or break outcomes.• Not every “bad hire” is harmless — some are serious risks.⸻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