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Show HN: I built a site where you hire yourself instead of applying for jobs

https://hired.wtf
12•apwn•2h ago

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apwn•2h 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•1h ago
-written by chatgpt
apwn•1h ago
not 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•1h ago
Regarding the smart people sending dozens of applications, they should consider signing up for a reverse job board, such as https://applytome.ai/

If they have any questions about it, they can ask its founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahhelfend/

mr_vile•1h ago
Maybe 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•1h ago
well. you find the ultimate job. you hire yourself. But you are right, it could be improved
caminanteblanco•1h ago
Today 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-...

apwn•1h ago
It's a great tld in my opinion
pinkmuffinere•1h ago
Wow, and .gay???? Amazing, I love it
versteegen•1h ago
Yes, .wow also.
apwn•1h ago
it was my second choice haha
amelius•1h ago
Tld is the new oil.
RickJWagner•1h ago
Well, 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•1h ago
I would definitely love to hear about it. I made it for myself first. And will keep it all free

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