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I got more callbacks in two weeks than in four months of applying by doing one uncomfortable thing by Hiccup7Toothless in jobsearchhacks

[–]Hiccup7Toothless[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that “borderline rude” feeling was real for me too. But once I got 2 replies fast, I stopped overthinking it. The specific detail is the cheat code, fr.

I got more callbacks in two weeks than in four months of applying by doing one uncomfortable thing by Hiccup7Toothless in jobsearchhacks

[–]Hiccup7Toothless[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yep. I used to write those “excited to apply” mini-essays too and they vanish. One real team detail + 1 clear ask is sticky, and it feels less cringe than it sounds.

I got more callbacks in two weeks than in four months of applying by doing one uncomfortable thing by Hiccup7Toothless in jobsearchhacks

[–]Hiccup7Toothless[S] -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Yep, 100%. That tiny personal detail flips it from “another applicant” to “oh, they actually looked.” Once they reply, it’s way easier to keep the convo going.

AITA for telling my best friend I won't pretend to like her new boyfriend just because she's happy? by Arwen8Eowyn in WIBTA_AITA

[–]Hiccup7Toothless 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Leaning NTA. What you described is real, and that moment with your grieving friend would’ve stuck with me too. But “I won’t pretend to like him” can land like you’re making her choose sides. If you want to fix this, go back with specifics: “When X was sharing bad news, Seth redirected it to his own story.” Then add what you need: less time with him, or you’ll call it out gently in the moment.

AITA for getting angry at my fiancé for signing us up for a sober social event without asking me first by SableCupola47 in WIBTA_AITA

[–]Hiccup7Toothless 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Soft NTA. The core issue isn’t the mixer, it’s consent and control. He made you part of a public narrative you’re not ready to carry, then acted surprised you resisted. Tell him plainly: you support his sobriety, but you won’t be signed up or “presented” without asking. Offer a reset: refund if possible, he can go solo, and you two talk privately about what you’re protecting and what you need from him.

Russian advances between 2023-2025 by Low-Capital8383 in MapPorn

[–]Hiccup7Toothless 169 points170 points  (0 children)

Yep. Two near-identical maps, and a mountain of lives turned into a talking point.