Let’s get real: Finding a job these days isn’t just hard—it’s a whole circus.
You’ve got low unemployment, endless job boards, and AI promising to land your dream gig in seconds.
So why are so many people still stuck in job-hunting limbo? Here’s the deal:
The Job Market is a Mess
- Unemployment Stats Lie: Sure, the numbers look great, but they don’t tell the full story. A lot of people are working jobs they hate or ones that don’t pay the bills.
- Job Boards Are Broken: You can spend hours applying, only for your resume to vanish into the void.
- AI is Doing the Hiring: Robots are screening applications, and humans are only stepping in to play it safe. Translation? It’s all about your “vibe,” not your talent.
The Vibe is the Tribe
Here’s the kicker: Companies aren’t hiring the best anymore—they’re hiring people who fit in. Think less “Can you do the job?” and more “Will you blend in at happy hour?”
And once companies hire enough like-minded people, they get tribal. New ideas? No thanks. Change? Not happening.
Good Enough is the New Great
Automation is everywhere, and it’s turning workplaces into soulless machines. Hiring managers are like, “60% effort? Good enough!” But hey, what happens when 40% of jobs vanish and there’s no one left to buy the stuff these companies are selling?
So, What Can You Do?
The truth? You might need to make your own job.
- Tell the world what you love. Post about your dream projects, show off your skills, and let the right people find you.
- Focus on rejection that matters. Apply for work you’re passionate about, even if it means hearing “no” a lot.
Finding a job isn’t about being the best anymore—it’s about being the one who stands out.
So go ahead, be bold, be different, and don’t settle for “good enough.