Episode

She Lied About EVERY Degree on Her Résumé

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The Bad Hire Podcast
Published
May 20, 2026
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1204
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Summary

A bank manager physically grabs an employee by the arm. A new hire brags at lunch that his résumé is completely fake. And an MIT admissions dean spends 28 YEARS building a career on degrees she never earned. In Episode 33 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Emma, and Kyrie react to some of the wildest stories yet — from workplace power trips and résumé fraud to theft, manipulation, and employees completely exposing themselves within hours of being hired. This episode proves one thing: People eventually tell on themselves. You’ll hear: – A toxic bank manager obsessed with female customers – A clerk arrested for stealing customer payment info – A finance employee overheard admitting his résumé was fake – A real-life MIT admissions scandal involving fake degrees – Stories about integrity, background checks, and hiring instincts gone wrong Some stories are funny. Some are uncomfortable. And some are genuinely unbelievable. 💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000. Key Takeaways: • Toxic leadership destroys teams quickly. • Résumé lies almost always surface eventually. • Small integrity issues become massive risks over time. • Background checks matter more than ever. • Character problems reveal themselves early. ⸻ 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