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Hi HN, I kept seeing the same pattern: Smart people sending dozens of applications. No replies. Not because they’re unqualified — but because inboxes are satu
by apwn 7mo ago
Hi 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/