
← The Bad Hire Podcast12 aug · 24 min
He Planted a Digital Bomb Before Getting Fired
<p>What happens when a software developer spends years secretly building a “kill switch” designed to cripple the company the moment he’s fired?</p><p><br></p><p>In Episode 44 of The Bad Hire, Ken, Nathan, and Morgan react to some of the most unbelievable hiring stories yet—from a programmer who sabotaged his employer with malicious code, to fake nurses who fooled healthcare systems, and a CEO who finally fired the most entitled employee he’d ever managed.</p><p><br></p><p>These stories prove that hiring the wrong person can cost far more than just a paycheck.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll hear:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>A developer who planted malicious code that activated after he was terminated</li><li>A CEO’s most satisfying firing after years of entitlement</li><li>A fake nurse who worked at more than 40 healthcare facilities using stolen credentials</li><li>Another healthcare worker who used someone else’s license number to get hired</li><li>Why proper background checks and credential verification matter more than ever</li></ul><p><br></p><p>These aren’t just crazy stories—they’re reminders that trust, verification, and accountability protect organizations from catastrophic mistakes.</p><p><br></p><p>💸 Think you’ve heard worse? Submit your story at TheBadHire.com for a chance to win $10,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Takeaways:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Insider threats can be more dangerous than outside attacks.</li><li>Great technical skills don’t replace integrity.</li><li>Credential verification saves companies from massive liability.</li><li>Hiring shortcuts can have life-changing consequences.</li><li>Every organization needs strong hiring and background check processes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Us:</p><p>🌐 Website: TheBadHire.com</p><p>📧 Email: team@thebadhire.com</p><p>📱 Instagram: @thebadhirepod</p><p>📘 Facebook: facebook.com/thebadhirepod</p><p>🎵 TikTok: @thebadhirepod</p><p>💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/thebadhire</p><p><br></p><p>—</p><p><br></p><p>Sponsored by BChex:</p><p><br></p><p>Need better background checks? BChex makes hiring safer, faster, and simpler. From visitor management to employee monitoring—BChex has you covered.</p><p><br></p><p>www.bchex.io</p><p><br></p><p>—</p><p>🎙️ Submit your own bad hire story for a chance to win $10,000 at TheBadHire.com</p>