Back in the day, job hunting was a numbers game. You cranked out a halfway decent resume, sent it to as many companies as possible, and waited for the inevitable cycle: rejection, rejection, rejection, then accidental hire. Persistence was key. Originality was not. But today it’s a whole different ballgame. Technology has turned the job market into a digital gladiator arena. And, the gatekeeper to your dream job isn’t even human. It’s an algorithm. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) have been the norm for years, scanning resumes for keywords, filtering out the “unqualified,” and eliminating 75% of applicants before any human has the chance to be unimpressed. But fear not, job…
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Boredom Can Be Worse Than Watching Paint Dry The revolutionary discovery about why doing nothing is exhausting
January 22, 2025 By Andželko Ploščić, The Nevidljivi Glas Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina Boredom has officially reached an existential crisis, according to the latest study that no one asked for. While everyone assumes boredom is just an annoying byproduct of being alive, researchers have now declared it the “black hole of human existence,” an emotional vacuum capable of sucking out joy faster than an awkward family dinner. Dr. Ljudmila Korić, a certified expert in Ambivalent Studies at the Institute of Mystical Research in Obrenovac, explained, “Boredom is not just a lack of activity. It’s a profound spiritual scream from your soul begging for anything remotely interesting. It’s as if your…
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Writers and Robots How to harness AI tools while staying authentic and original
If you’re a writer, you’ve probably heard the chatter: “Should writers use ChatGPT in their work? Is it cheating? If so, should my writing include disclaimers, informing readers that all or part of their work was produced using AI?” Long before artificial intelligence took center stage, my daily routine began with a cavalcade of helpful technology: an electric coffee maker that kickstarted my morning, followed by my electric toothbrush, microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher. Once in my office, I sat down on my ergonomic chair, before my desktop computer featuring two panoramic screens, a Bluetooth keyboard, wireless mouse, voice-to-text software, text-to-speech readers, and a Wi-Fi extender—all geared toward efficiency and creativity.…
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When Words Are Cheap And the Writers Are Even Cheaper
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24 Ways to Stop Working When Falling from Grace Becomes the Ultimate Side Hustle
You’ve seen the ads. A guy standing next to an expensive sports car parked in front of a mansion that probably isn’t his, shouting about “Discover Passive Income Streams” and “The Secrets Billionaires Don’t Want You to Know.” Ridiculous, right? But here’s the thing. Those internet charlatans are nothing compared to the heavyweights of infamy, the fallen titans who’ve mastered the art of turning disgrace into a profitable side gig. Think Bernie Madoff hawking his “official” financial memorabilia or Harvey Weinstein launching a prison inmate fashion line: orange jumpsuits with sequins, diamond-encrusted handcuffs, and “#MeToo” embroidered slippers. It’s as if they’ve taken notes from every outlandish get-rich-quick campaign and decided…
