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Show HN: I built a site where you hire yourself instead of applying for jobs
- apwn 7mo agoHi HN, I kept seeing the same pattern: Smart people sending dozens of applications. No replies. Not because they’re unqualified — but because inboxes are saturated. It made me think: employment works because it creates structure. Clear role. Clear term. Clear deliverables. Clear consequences. Entrepreneurs and builders rarely give themselves that structure. So I built hired.wtf. Instead of applying to companies, you send your CV to yourself. The app interviews you and generates a fixed-term employment contract between “Employer You” and “Employee You.” It includes: • Role title • Term (30/60/90 days) • Deliverables & KPIs • Performance review schedule • Termination clause The idea is simple: Turn vague goals into binding commitments. It’s not a productivity tracker. It’s a psychological contract engine. I’m curious: • Does formal structure actually change behavior? • Would you use something like this? • What would make it genuinely useful vs gimmicky? Would love your feedback. — Thomas
- Ancalagon 7mo ago-written by chatgpt
- apwn 7mo agonot chatgpt but it is mostly AI. The one hated by Trump right now. But you are right. Bad move on my side. (this is not AI)
- judahmeek 7mo agoRegarding the smart people sending dozens of applications, they should consider signing up for a reverse job board, such as https://applytome.ai/ https://applytome.ai/ If they have any questions about it, they can ask its founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahhelfend/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahhelfend/
- mr_vile 7mo agoMaybe the title is a bit misleading because "instead of applying for jobs" implies to me at least that it's a job-finding site.
- apwn 7mo agowell. you find the ultimate job. you hire yourself. But you are right, it could be improved
- caminanteblanco 7mo agoToday I learned that wtf is a top-level domain. Apparently ICANN approved it against the wishes of the Saudi Arabian government [0]. [0] https://slate.com/technology/2012/08/icann-top-level-domain-applications-saudi-arabia-apparently-objects-to-catholic-gay-bible.html https://slate.com/technology/2012/08/icann-top-level-domain-...
- apwn 7mo agoIt's a great tld in my opinion
- pinkmuffinere 7mo agoWow, and .gay???? Amazing, I love it
- versteegen 7mo agoYes, .wow also.
- apwn 7mo agoit was my second choice haha
- amelius 7mo agoTld is the new oil.
- RickJWagner 7mo agoWell, that’s interesting. Maybe somebody will use it, self reflect, and make positive changes. If that happens, I hope they later let OP know. That would be cool to hear about.
- apwn 7mo agoI would definitely love to hear about it. I made it for myself first. And will keep it all free