A new hire gets fired on the spot… and just shows up again the next day like nothing happened. A manager takes his team to a strip club to “boost morale.” One guy pedals 18 miles to the hospital with his severed thumb in his pocket. And another? He paid his bail bond using the company credit card.

In this episode of The Bad Hire, Ken, Linsey, and Emma share real stories of criminal hires, clueless candidates, and chaotic workplace moments that’ll make you want to redo your entire onboarding process.
You’ll hear:
– A job candidate who shows off his ankle monitor mid-interview

– A manager who “forgot” the sexual harassment training… immediately

– The VP who tried to avoid being fired by disappearing to the bathroom

– A poker-playing analyst who juggled three jobs (and lost them all)
These are more than just bad hires — they’re HR disasters with a punchline.
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Key Takeaways

• Don’t skip federal-level background checks — or you’ll miss the ankle monitor.

• Just because someone brags about “multitasking” doesn’t mean it’s legal.

• If your VP disappears before the termination meeting… they know.

• Strip clubs are not an appropriate team bonding activity. Ever.

• A polite delivery driver can still crash cars, flee, and get arrested mid-shift.