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He waited two months to jointhen quit on day one over a laptop

A company's onboarding process unraveled on day one when a new hire refused to use a company-issued laptop. The HR executive suspected the recruit was juggling two jobs and the mandatory corporate device would expose his dual commitments. He ultimately resigned, leaving the company to reconsider its hiring practices.

4 Mar 2026 3:45 pm