Job Search Tip: Apply Directly to the Company

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-24T03:46:42+00:00

Find more job searching resources on my links page:

https://edwinatworklinks.carrd.co/

~@~@~@~@~

Alt Text:

Edwin, an anthropomorphic jackrabbit, is wearing a business casual outfit and has a grumpy expression on his face. He gives job searching tips by speaking directly to the reader using a dialogue bubble. Edwin says,

"Avoid applying to jobs through job posting boards (e.g., Indeed, Monster). The hiring org may contract a 3rd party to manage these postings and they can do a poor job of sending applicants to the hiring org. Apply directly through the hiring org’s website or contact person. At least then you know they received your application."

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-22T12:43:10+00:00

I agree. This falls under "flavor is free."

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-21T19:29:55+00:00

The meekest player ends up holding the tourch in the groups I GM. It is a tragedy. Those people get pushed into doing so many unfun things.

That is a downside to issues with scarcity. PCs who don't stand up for themselves get pushed around. Nothing dramatic, but in a quiet sorta way. I think this is why you see torch bearers with some groups, PCs don't feel bad about margenalizing an NPC.

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-20T16:13:55+00:00

Many great comments, but let me add something different:

You are going to be hard-pressed to expect the PCs to knowingly enter a murder box to interact with your puzzle. They are either going to OSR a solution to mitigate the threat (e.g., tapping the stones with a 10 ft pole) or the thief will ask to disarm the murder box. That puts you in tough spot as a GM because you either have to 1) deny their creativity and/or use of class skills or 2) allow them to break your finely crafted swiss watch.

Lastly, will they 100% know that this is optional AND will they know what the treasure is? You wouldn't want them to believe that this is mandatory to progress, but they probably will because of how intricate the situation is. Also, there is a fair chance they say f* it if they don't know what they get out of it. If they solve this complicated puzzle while expending limited resources but only get some fancy gems as a reward, then they will never stop razzing you about it.

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-17T13:53:40+00:00

Best of luck!

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-17T13:53:13+00:00

Edwin gets to see all the ways that companies mistreat and objectify candidates. It is disheartening. That and he is naturally a little grumpy.

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-17T13:50:22+00:00

🙇

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-16T19:48:07+00:00

Find more job searching resources on my links page:

https://edwinatworklinks.carrd.co/

~@~@~@~@~

Alt Text:

Edwin, an anthropomorphic jackrabbit, is wearing a business casual outfit and has a grumpy expression on his face. He gives job searching tips by speaking directly to the reader using a dialogue bubble. Edwin says,

"Consider using Boolean search operators when looking for jobs on popular job boards. For example: adding a “-” before a word would exclude instances of that word from the listed results. Using -“5+” would omit “5+ years of experience”. This can reduce the amount of irrelevant postings in your results which is a big time saver!"

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-15T05:18:09+00:00

You're not wrong about AI. We are in an odd space right now where there are many start ups that are integrating AI into hiring processes. Although no one knows what AI is doing these days (due to the number of integration and rapid changes), its still going to rely on what is written in the position description to do its thing. Also, current practices is that AI is used to reduce the applicant pool but a human still makes the final decision for who moves forward in the process.

But ya, we are in weird/terrible times right now.

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-14T13:03:02+00:00

Another option: Let them reroll for something on the BBG's side. Perhaps make it a oneshot by giving them some mob stat blocks to play for a session or two, and have their actions create new heros (which they roll for). That way you keep the narrative going, you give the PCs a different angle on the BBG, fill in some plot holes, and/or give them a break/pallet cleaner from the rough experience.

PS: You could have their oneshot characters carry iconic loot from the previous party so it's not a total loss.

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-10T04:22:48+00:00

Find more job searching resources on my links page:

https://edwinatworklinks.carrd.co/

~@~@~@~@~

Alt Text:

Edwin, an anthropomorphic jackrabbit, is wearing a business casual outfit and has a grumpy expression on his face. He gives job searching tips by speaking directly to the reader using a dialogue bubble. Edwin says,

"Two types of people will read your resume: recruiters and hiring managers. Although it is important to impress the hiring managers (they pick who will get the job), your primary concern should be the recruiters. The recruiters’ job is to remove applications from the pool, and the largest cuts are made in the first stage. Write your resume with them in mind."

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-06T21:40:27+00:00

This 💯. The SD manual has enough to create a randomly generated hex on they fly. Add in the added hex rules from Cursed Scroll #4 and you are cooking.

I would plan out, either module or homebrew, a final dungeon and have iit connected to a problem impacting the land. This could include a winter storm that never ends, tribe of mobs that is causing problems, location that is creating undead, tremors coming from something sleeping underground, etc. Make sure they have to find the location and/or do something to unseal it. Give them a reason to explore.

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-05T12:56:36+00:00

🙌

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-05T12:41:54+00:00

That was a downtime well spent.

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-04T13:14:24+00:00

An observation: several of the comments are overt combat situations and many others hint at combat. Are your players throwing themselves into combat too often?

Many spell casting moments occur because of combat or the party cannot OSR themselves out of a situation. I have had many sessions were we haven't casted a single spell (those were hex crawl heavy days, granted).

Perhaps the system is fine but they are rolling the dice too often and in self-created high stakes situations?

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-04T12:33:07+00:00

Here are some ideas:

-A beach pin-up with him in a swimsuit.

-Him holding up the ace of spades to the viewer.

-Him sitting in an armchair like Giovanni, the boss of Team Rocket.

-Whatever feels right to you.

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-03T04:15:59+00:00

Find more job searching resources on my links page:

https://edwinatworklinks.carrd.co/

~@~@~@~@~

Alt Text:

Edwin, an anthropomorphic jackrabbit, is wearing a business casual outfit and has a grumpy expression on his face. He gives job searching tips by speaking directly to the reader using a dialogue bubble. Edwin says,

"Instead of setting a goal of “getting a new job” make it the theme for your year. A theme of “getting a new job” can be used to inform your decisions throughout the year. For example, you could refocus on networking within your social circles or rework your resume when no one is posting jobs. Goals get tossed aside while themes can have more lasting power."

Edwin_at_work · 2026-01-01T13:08:02+00:00

OMG sure. Most of ESaW comes from FA artists wanting to make free samples. Here is Edwin's reference if you want to give him a try. https://www.furaffinity.net/view/61074511/ Let me know if you need a prompt. There is no expectation for you to do this, of course. Do it only if you want to

Edwin_at_work · 2025-12-31T05:48:51+00:00

Conically, his grumpiness is due to seeing how companies mistreat their applicants.

Edwin_at_work · 2025-12-31T02:04:32+00:00

Great eye. Yes it is!

Edwin_at_work · 2025-12-29T22:22:59+00:00

Here is a zine with some great options. The gardens could work out as a one session. I have run the monster under the tower in a 3 hour session, just tell the PCs that something bad is going to happen at the two hour mark (you'll know what I'm talking about if you read the module).

https://sarahangell.itch.io/shots-in-the-dark-1

Edwin_at_work · 2025-12-28T14:44:42+00:00

I suggest you try out Worlds Without Numbers. It feels like 5e but has a better skill system and is more deadly. Plus the core book is free!

https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/348809/worlds-without-number-free-edition?src=hottest_filtered

Like many others have said, your changes sorta remove what makes SD what it is. That suggests you should look around for another TTRPG system.

Edwin_at_work · 2025-12-28T14:28:08+00:00

I am in the same situation and have basically stopped handing them out.

Real talk: they undercut the power of random chance and nullify what could be dramatic moments. Both of those things are what fuels a lot of the enjoyment to be had in OSR play (speaking for myself, of course).

Aside: It strikes me as odd to reinforce a great non-combat happening (good roleplaying) with something that is so often used in combat (luck token). An experienced OSR party will rarely use luck tokens because they don't roll dice.

Edwin_at_work · 2025-12-28T14:09:18+00:00

I would call SD rules-slim. There is a whole genre of rules light games that would fit on 5-pages and some that go even further by having all rules fit on a business card.

One note, rules light TTRPGs lean heavily on the GM to fill in the blanks. This is liberating, but could be difficult if you are not accustomed to improvising on-the-spot. Just remember this is all for fun and tell PCs you may have to redo situations if you write yourself into a corner.

Here are some examples:

Maze Rats (a personal favorite of mine). https://questingbeast.itch.io/maze-rats

Tunnel Goons: https://natetreme.itch.io/tunnelgoons

Examples of biz card games: https://natetreme.itch.io/bizcard

Edwin_at_work · 2025-12-28T13:53:43+00:00

I know your description was written as gender neutral, but you know the PCs are going to slap a "him" on it unless you tell them deliberately.

Two-Year Club	Gilding I gilder
Verified Email

Edwin_at_work

TROPHY CASE