# He Took a Phone Call During His Job Interview

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Podcast: [The Bad Hire Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bad-hire-podcast-7361470)
Published: 2026-06-10T16:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

What do you do when a candidate shows up nearly an hour late to an interview… then answers personal phone calls in the middle of it? In Episode 36 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Emma react to a fresh batch of listener-submitted hiring disasters, including interview train wrecks, fake remote workers, workplace meltdowns, and employees who spent more effort avoiding work than actually doing it. From a supervisor candidate who believed the rules didn’t apply to him, to a software engineer who wasn’t even the same person that interviewed for the job, this episode is packed with stories that will leave you shaking your head. You’ll hear: – The candidate who arrived 50 minutes late and demanded answers after being rejected – A performance review that escalated into threats and property damage – A remote software engineer caught impersonating another candidate – A growing hiring scam involving interview stand-ins – Wealth management employees fired for using mouse jigglers to fake productivity – Why remote work succeeds for some employees and completely fails for others These stories are funny, unbelievable, and packed with lessons for anyone responsible for hiring. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: • Interviews reveal far more than résumés ever will. • Entitlement is one of the easiest red flags to spot. • Hiring shortcuts often create bigger problems later. • Remote work requires accountability and trust. • Character issues eventually expose themselves. ⸻ 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…

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