He Blew $4,000 on the Company Card His First Day
Aug 26, 2026 · 36 min · 14 segments
What do you do when a brand-new employee gets a company credit card on his first day… disappears at lunch… and comes back with $4,000 worth of suits, ties, and shoes? In Episode 46 of The Bad Hire…
What do you do when a brand-new employee gets a company credit card on his first day… disappears at lunch… and comes back with $4,000 worth of suits, ties, and shoes? In Episode 46 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Emma, and Kylie break down another round of unbelievable workplace stories — from an employee with an impossible streak of family emergencies to a seven-figure executive who simply never showed up for his first day. This episode proves bad hires can happen at every level. You’ll hear: – A new manager hit with one unbelievable excuse after another – A recruiter’s experience inside an incredibly toxic staffing company – An employee who accidentally exposed confidential company work on social media – A new hire who spent $4,000 on clothes using his company card – A seven-figure executive who ghosted his own welcome event – An employee who went to lunch, went home, and casually returned days later – A publishing employee who stole more than 1,000 unpublished manuscripts – Two retail employees accused of stealing nearly $44,000 in merchandise – And an employee who paid to run a background check on his own manager From ridiculous first-day decisions to sophisticated schemes that lasted years, these stories show just how unpredictable hiring can get. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: • A great interview doesn’t guarantee a great employee. • Clear policies mean nothing if employees choose to ignore them. • Bad hires can create security risks far beyond poor performance. • Senior-level hires can flame out just as spectacularly as entry-level ones. • Sometimes the biggest red flags appear immediately. ⸻ Connect with Us: 🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com 📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com 📱 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
What do you do when a brand-new employee gets a company credit card on his first day… disappears at lunch… and comes back with $4,000 worth of suits, ties, and shoes? In Episode 46 of The Bad Hire…
