What happens when a seemingly perfect candidate walks in on day one… and immediately proves she’s not the same person you hired?
In Episode 17 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Emma are back to break down some of the wildest real hiring stories submitted by listeners—including a literacy tutor who showed up drunk, a boyfriend who caused total chaos in the lobby, and a moonlighting CTO making $360K… while working full-time for Goldman Sachs.
You’ll hear:
– A sweet volunteer who brought tea… that wasn’t tea
– A boyfriend who peed in the hedges during her interview
– A candidate who completely changed personas after getting hired
– A CTO hired by investor demand… who never showed up again
– And a candidate who tried to get the recruiter fired—for a calendar error
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Key Takeaways:
• Sometimes the first day is all the red flag you need
• Good interview ≠ good employee
• External behavior reflects internal dysfunction
• Startups need boundaries—especially with investors
• “Bad hire” stories are therapy for hiring managers
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