He Stole My Checkbook..

Name: He Stole My Checkbook..
Uploaded: 2024-01-18T16:00:15+00:00
Duration: 56 s
Channel: Ryan Shank
Description: In this candid YouTube vignette, Ryan Shank recounts his experience opening a sales office in Miami and confronting a payroll dilemma. New hires in South…

18 Jan 2024 · 1 min

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In this candid YouTube vignette, Ryan Shank recounts his experience opening a sales office in Miami and confronting a payroll dilemma. New hires in South Florida faced a typical 2–3‑week wait for their first paycheck, so Shank began issuing physical checks for the first week or two to bridge the gap. One employee discovered the checkbook on Shank’s desk, took it, and started writing himself checks. When Shank discovered unauthorized withdrawals, he confronted the employee, called him out for stealing the checkbook, and immediately terminated him. The story highlights the challenges of cash‑flow for new hires, the risks of trust in a fast‑growing team, and the decisive leadership response to internal theft.

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So I guess one of them saw that I had the checkbook on my desk. He grabbed the checkbook when I was gone one time and he starts writing himself checks. So I had this idea. I was like, we should open a sales office in Miami. I want these South Florida guys that are like hustlers. I didn't come from money or anything. I know that people are paycheck to paycheck. And when you get hired, you don't get your first paycheck until 2 to 3 weeks after because it's like your start date. Then here's the payday. Wrote these guys physical checks for their first week or two. I was like, here's your check for the week. You're not gonna have to wait this 3-week gap. So I guess one of them saw that I had the checkbook on my desk. He grabbed the checkbook when I was gone one time and he starts writing himself checks. So I checked the bank account. I would look at it, be like, what the fuck? Had to call him, be like, you literally stole the checkbook. You're writing yourself checks. You're absolutely fired. This is the craziest thing ever. I literally wrote you a check so that you didn't have to go 3 weeks without having the money. Now you're going to take the checkbook and steal from me?