The author discusses the importance of avoiding the "desperity trap" where employers rush to hire out of desperation, which can result in a loss of morale and money. The author suggests that a bad hire can be more expensive than any hire and delay progress in solving problems. The cost of replacing an employee can reach one-half to two times the employee's annual salary, according to Gallup. However, the Society for Human Resource Management suggests that employee turnover can reach 150% of the employee’s annual compensation, and for managerial roles, this is significantly higher. The article also discusses the "profound Disagreement" test and the "Massive Mistake Question" for a new hire.