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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 22 MIN

The Most Unqualified Hire We’ve Ever Seen

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

A new employee accuses her manager of poisoning her with heroin.Another worker gets fired for scratching lottery tickets behind the register.And one admin casually announces on her FIRST DAY that she stops working at 2PM.In Episode 34 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Morgan, and Corey react to some absolutely unhinged hiring stories — from fake medical excuses and bizarre paranoia to fake references and employees who self-destruct within hours.This episode is chaos from start to finish.You’ll hear:– A worker convinced managers are spiritual entities trying to poison him– A Vegas “medical procedure” excuse that completely falls apart– A project manager googling what PMO means… after getting hired to lead one– A gas station employee scratching unsold lottery tickets on camera– An admin who decided her workday ended at 2PM despite being hired for 9–5Some of these stories are hilarious.Some are frustrating.And some make you wonder how HR professionals survive at all.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• First impressions matter more than people think.• Fake references and résumé fraud always catch up eventually.• HR professionals deal with way more than most people realize.• Clear expectations don’t matter if people ignore them.• Sometimes the “bad hire” reveals themselves immediately.⸻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

A new employee accuses her manager of poisoning her with heroin.Another worker gets fired for scratching lottery tickets behind the register.And one admin casually announces on her FIRST DAY that she stops working at 2PM.In Episode 34 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Morgan, and Corey react to some absolutely unhinged hiring stories — from fake medical excuses and bizarre paranoia to fake references and employees who self-destruct within hours.This episode is chaos from start to finish.You’ll hear:– A worker convinced managers are spiritual entities trying to poison him– A Vegas “medical procedure” excuse that completely falls apart– A project manager googling what PMO means… after getting hired to lead one– A gas station employee scratching unsold lottery tickets on camera– An admin who decided her workday ended at 2PM despite being hired for 9–5Some of these stories are hilarious.Some are frustrating.And some make you wonder how HR professionals survive at all.💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.Key Takeaways:• First impressions matter more than people think.• Fake references and résumé fraud always catch up eventually.• HR professionals deal with way more than most people realize.• Clear expectations don’t matter if people ignore them.• Sometimes the “bad hire” reveals themselves immediately.⸻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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