Episode
He Faked a $1M Offer Letter to Get a Raise
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- The Bad Hire Podcast
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- Feb 6, 2026
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- 1588
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Summary
How far would someone go to get a raise? In Episode 18 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Emma react to one of the wildest stories yet—about a guy who edited his $60K offer letter… and turned it into $1 million. Plus: a top-secret “government project” excuse, gambling theft, and a hiring manager who refuses to work with anyone wearing the color orange (seriously). You’ll hear: – Why people lie their way into roles they can’t handle – What to do when an employee confesses to a crime – The psychological chaos of firing a “friend” – What a True Colors personality test has to do with oranges – And the worst fake excuse for skipping work—maybe ever 💸 Want to win $10,000? Submit your bad hire story now at TheBadHire.com Key Takeaways: • People don’t always lie for the job—they lie to keep it. • HR isn’t just about rules—it’s about reading people. • Don’t ignore red flags just because they’re “nice.” • If your hiring manager won’t work with someone over a color… fix that. ⸻ 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