What Can Be the Worst Small Business HR Horror Story?

Well, once in a small business I worked for, the HR person hired someone without proper background checks. That new employee turned out to be stealing office supplies and causing a lot of trouble among the team. It took ages for the HR to finally fire him because they didn't have proper documentation of his wrongdoings at the start.

One horror story is about a small bakery. They got a large order for a wedding. They prepared everything as per the client's requests. But on the wedding day, the delivery van broke down. All the cakes and pastries were ruined. The bakery had to bear a huge loss not only in terms of the cost of goods but also lost their reputation as they couldn't fulfill the order.

The build - up of suspense. In a 5 hr horror story, if the writer slowly reveals the horror, it can be very effective. For example, starting with small, strange occurrences like objects moving slightly on their own. As the hours pass, these incidents become more and more extreme, until the final, terrifying climax. It's like a slow - burning fuse leading to a big explosion of fear. Also, the setting plays a huge role. A desolate and eerie place like an old cemetery or a fog - covered moor can add to the horror. The constant fear of the unknown that such settings bring makes the story scarier as the 5 hours unfold.

Well, a common issue in a small business audit horror story is fraud. If there's any embezzlement or false reporting within the business, the audit will bring it to light and the consequences can be devastating. It could lead to the business shutting down. In addition, not understanding the audit process can be a big problem. Small business owners might not know what to expect and may not be prepared with the right documentation. This can make the audit seem much worse than it actually has to be. And sometimes, the auditor might be overly strict or not understand the unique nature of a small business, which can also create a horror - story - like situation.

There was a small retail store. They had a very disorganized accounting system. During the audit, they couldn't find receipts for a large number of their inventory purchases. The auditor suspected that they might be over - stating their inventory value to get better loans. As a result, the bank froze their line of credit until the issue was resolved. It was a huge blow to the business as they were relying on that credit to buy new inventory for the upcoming holiday season.

The worst part can be the never - ending cycle of debt. Interest rates can be so high that even if you make regular payments, the principal hardly goes down. For example, if you have a high - interest loan and you're only paying the minimum, you might end up paying for decades and still owe a large amount.

The lack of respect for personal space is the worst. For example, if a roommate constantly barges into your room without knocking or uses your personal items without permission.

The broken trust. Once you find out someone has cheated, it's hard to trust them or anyone else again in the same way.

There was this situation where the HR interviewer was asking inappropriate personal questions. Things like relationship status in a way that made the interviewee uncomfortable. This is not only unprofessional but also made the whole interview seem more like an interrogation than a job interview.

A possible 5 hr horror story could be spending that time in a derelict house. As soon as you enter, the door slams shut behind you. You explore the rooms, and in one, you find a diary that tells of a grisly murder that happened there. The hours pass slowly as you feel a presence getting closer and closer. You try to break out, but every window and door seems sealed shut.