Was Graeber Right About “Bullshit Jobs” All Along?
In 2013, an anthropologist wrote an essay claiming 40% of jobs are pointless. The internet lost its mind. A decade later, the evidence suggests he[…]
Lazy Girl Jobs and BS Jobs: The Dream vs. The Trap
“I work maybe 10 hours a week and get paid for 40. Living the dream!” …Or are you? In 2023, TikTok discovered “lazy girl jobs.”[…]
Hiring Managers, HR, and AI: The Bermuda Triangle of Incompetence
Your resume didn’t disappear because you’re unqualified. It disappeared because three different groups of people are too busy blaming each other to actually hire you.[…]
What Do HR People Do All Day, Anyway?
The HR Dream vs. The HR Reality Let me tell you a story about Sarah. Sarah graduated with a degree in Psychology in 2018. She[…]
3 Types of Recruiters: The Psychology Behind Each Role
Disclaimer: This article contains generalizations that don’t apply to more than 99.9% of all people Wait—Who Even Becomes a Recruiter in the First Place? Before[…]
What is SAP? The $200 Billion Software Nobody Talks About (And Why It Matters)
You’ve heard of Google. You know Netflix. You probably own an iPhone. But have you ever heard of SAP? Probably not. Yet SAP runs Walmart’s[…]
The Job Opening Timeline: What It Really Means When a Role Stays Open for Days, Weeks, Months, or Years
A job posting that’s been open for three days tells you something very different than one that’s been open for three months. Most people don’t[…]
LinkedIn’s ‘Pick Me’ Era: A Gold Mine for Independent Recruiters
Something’s changed on LinkedIn. Job seekers aren’t just applying anymore—they’re performing. They’re optimizing their profiles with SEO keywords, posting “engaging content” to attract attention, and[…]
Recruiters, Staffers, Agents: All Breeds & Flavors – A Field Guide
This article is for entertainment purposes only. If you’ve ever tried to navigate the hiring world—whether as a job seeker, an employer, or someone considering[…]
Why Can’t Job Seekers Tell Real Recruiters from Scammers Anymore?
Disclaimer: This article is for entertainment purposes only. A desperate job seeker receives an email: “Congratulations! We reviewed your resume and have an exciting opportunity[…]