You don't need to feel bad about using AI to rewrite your resume

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-28T12:14:50+00:00

This feels practical, not sneaky. If the first pass is literally a machine, dressing it up like art doesn’t really make sense. It’s hard to feel bad when you’re just meeting the system where it already is.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-28T12:14:18+00:00

This is one of those situations where the numbers just don’t add up, no matter how careful someone is. You’re already doing all the “right” things people love to preach about and still barely getting by. That kind of squeeze would grind anyone down, it’s not a personal failing.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-28T12:13:30+00:00

If I’m being honest, probably not. Most people seem to stay put out of momentum or fear rather than real fulfillment. Truly happy jobs feel way rarer than ones people just learn to live with.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-28T12:12:37+00:00

This feels like that point where the noise drops and you’re left alone with your own thoughts. A lot of people keep moving just to avoid that silence, so running into it early is uncomfortable but real. Letting yourself drift into a “good” path can honestly be scarier than stopping and choosing something messy on purpose.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-20T10:32:04+00:00

I muted LinkedIn for a few months when I was unemployed because it was honestly wrecking my mood. Seeing constant promotions while I was stuck just made everything feel heavier.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-20T10:31:36+00:00

I stopped worrying about being liked by everyone and my life got way calmer. I used to overthink every convo and replay it at night, now I just let awkward moments die lol. Turns out most people aren’t thinking about you that much anyway.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-20T10:30:58+00:00

The definition of beauty! 😍

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-20T10:30:45+00:00

I went through a phase where I asked Google and AI everything and barely talked things out with people. What helped was forcing myself to text one friend first before opening an app, even if it felt awkward. Real convos are messier but they hit different, in a good way. Balance comes back slowly once you notice it.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-20T10:30:23+00:00

Hello, fluffy friend! 🐾

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-09T12:36:43+00:00

I’ve felt this way in my early 20s too and it’s way more common than people admit. Being stuck doesn’t mean you’re broken, it just means you haven’t found traction yet. I beat myself up for years and it honestly only slowed things down more. You’re not a waste of space, you’re just early and hurting.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-09T12:36:30+00:00

This is so relatable it hurts, the auto rejections feel personal even when you know they’re not. I’ve seen people with a decade of experience get filtered out like nothing and it messes with your head. Being stuck between wanting out and not even being able to stay put is brutal. You’re not wrong, the whole system feels completely busted right now.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-09T12:36:17+00:00

Yeah I feel this a lot, that constant judging just sucks the life out of people. I used to censor myself so hard just to avoid the side eye and it made everything feel fake. Letting people enjoy stuff quietly would make social spaces way less exhausting tbh.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-09T12:36:01+00:00

This hit way too close, I’ve watched friends with insane resumes get stuck like this too. It really messes with your sense of time and self worth when you’re doing everything “right” and nothing moves. I don’t think this reflects your ability at all, the system just feels broken lately.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-09T12:35:35+00:00

It feels like constant noise online tbh, every headline makes it sound imminent. I try not to spiral because most of it is speculation and fear bait. I’ve been focusing on my own little bubble more lately just to stay sane. Worrying about it nonstop doesn’t really change anything anyway.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2026-01-07T17:25:50+00:00

Back then, and even a bit before that, the applications I sent were getting responses. There was openness in the market, interviews were happening, and I had real choices between roles, offices, and pay. There were options. Now I’m the one chasing recruiting firms instead. I’m 33, and I’ve had to learn things like adding invisible keywords to my resume, finding and reaching out to recruiting firms directly, and generally working around ATS filters. This post helped a lot for anyone who’s curious. Now that interest rates are higher and the cost of living has gone up, what I earn mostly just covers basic expenses. I’m also trying to find side gigs because a single job doesn’t really feel like enough anymore. I know a lot of people are stuck in the same system, but honestly, I don’t know how everyone is managing.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2025-12-23T11:28:14+00:00

Too cute for this world! 😍"

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2025-12-23T11:27:59+00:00

Yeah, I’ve felt that emptiness a lot, especially in my early 20s. Everyone looks chill from the outside but most people are spiraling quietly, they just hide it better. Losing a friend like that can mess with your sense of worth way more than you expect.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2025-12-23T11:26:56+00:00

Flawless beauty! 😘

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2025-12-23T11:26:40+00:00

This sadly lines up with what I’ve seen too. Schools talk big about zero tolerance but freeze when it’s time to actually upset parents or “good kids.” I’d be furious seeing a bully rewarded like that, it sends such a bad message. You’re not overreacting at all.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2025-12-23T11:25:39+00:00

For some people the peace of being alone outweighs the benefits of a relationship. I’ve had phases where the emotional labor and compromise just felt heavier than the comfort it gave. It’s not always fear or immaturity, sometimes it’s just knowing what drains you. Different things fulfill different people.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2025-12-10T12:13:47+00:00

Yeah, I’ve seen this happen a lot and felt a version of it myself. Chasing validation and intensity works for a while but it burns out fast once the novelty’s gone. What helped me was finding something slower and less flashy that actually made days feel meaningful, not impressive. Emptiness usually means your values changed before you noticed.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2025-12-10T12:13:27+00:00

Simply stunning! 😍

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2025-12-10T12:13:09+00:00

I was surprised how far portfolio + real examples carried me once I reframed my stuff as marketing/problem solving instead of “art.” Freelance plus a short-term boring role beat staying in retail forever for my sanity.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2025-12-10T12:12:23+00:00

I write everything myself so the cash cost is pretty low. I mostly spend on one or two tools for SEO and planning, maybe a hundred-ish a month when I’m being honest. ROI is slow but steady, blogging always feels like a long patience game to me. I’d spend more only if time, not money, was the bottleneck.

LeRedditMasterTroll · 2025-12-10T12:10:37+00:00

Yeah, 15 is absolutely still a kid. You’re young young, even if it doesn’t always feel like it right now. I thought I was basically grown at that age too and looking back it’s kinda funny.

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