Operations And Finance Associate

something people rarely admit - Social proof runs the hiring market

Yep. Let that sink in for a bit. The "Open to Work" badge never got the respect it deserved. Facts as Facts. Some Recruiters & Hiring Managers saw it and thought.. - Nice - they're available : Lets capitalise - Okay - they're available : Lets see where they fit Others? They judged it. Hard. Period. Point is.. The moment you LOOK like you're struggling, people assume you are the problem. If you are at the end of the rope... No job in months. Savings running dry. Rejections piling up You need to signal to the market that you need a job NOW. What do you do? A "Desperate as Hell" badge? (clearly the "Open to Work" badge did not work) A cry-for-help LinkedIn post with CFBR comments? A profile banner that says "Will work for Food" or "fati padi hai.."? Guess what happens next?? You could be the most skilled candidate in the world or a rather decent one at your craft and domain, but if you are out here making public SOS signals.. People weirdly process them as.. - Wait… why hasn't anyone hired them yet? - Maybe they're not as good as they say - Why do they have to advertise it? Good people don't need to - They must be struggling if they're making it that obvious - If they were truly talented, they wouldn’t be in this position Now, instead of getting more interviews, you've tanked your own value Because hiring is NOT about who needs it the most It's about who looks like they DON'T need it at all Because in hiring, being too available makes you look LESS valuable You need a job - but you can’t look like you need one That's how messed up this game is If you're unemployed but confident? People are skeptical If you're unemployed and desperate? You're radioactive & a hot mess If you're still employed? Now... suddenly, everyone wants to talk You need to be desperate enough to keep applying, but not desperate enough that people can see it. You have to struggle in silence because the moment the market SEES you struggling, it assumes you are the problem Know why?? Because hiring is built on supply and demand, not fairness I'm saying it is what it is .. unfortunately. On the flip side, I know people who have been out of work for 8 months and still refuse to adjust. - I only want remote - I'm not taking a pay cut - I won't move domain let's get this straight - You're losing the game but refuse to change your playbook. You are drowning but won't grab onto anything that isn't their dream job. How smart 🤦‍♂️ Remember this : The system selectively rewards talent It rewards the people who know how to be wanted If you don't learn how to manufacture demand for yourself, you will always be at the mercy of those who do Now.. lets talk about badge color and badge ideas. Who's up?

"SO CALLED LEADERSHIP"

Finally decided to give everyone a front-row seat to the so-called 'exemplary' leadership at Kreo. The spectacle over something as mundane as a red mouse? It's just the tip of the iceberg. This isn't about color choices; it's a glimpse into the chaotic decision-making that's driving the company into the ground. And let's be honest, the founders' inability to steer a clear course is no secret within these walls. Sharing this was less about the leak and more about shedding light on the incompetence masked behind closed doors. Maybe now, everyone will start asking the right questions. Glad I left them.

Micromanagers are good for you

Micromanager bosses are like overly attached parents who decide your diet, tell you what to eat and when and also give you instructions on how to chew. But it also has its BIG wins: - You will never be alone. You’ll never feel lonely. Your micromanager will be your constant shadow. Going to the meeting - he will be there. Writing an email, he will be in cc. Going the restroom - he is behind you. Having a date - he will stay on the call. Getting cozy with someone - He is right there.. in between you and ahem ahem. Thinking what to do next - He will be there in your thoughts, even before the thought of "I think" hit you. - No more decision making. Who needs to make decisions when every choice is made for you? Whether it’s the font size on your presentation, angle of your desk chair, your hair color, your last name, your baby's name, your heart rate, your BP, your death time - your micromanager’s got it covered. - You get free cardiovascular workout (Dhuk Dhuk.. lubdub lubdub.. you get the hint) - You will be one of those few who will experience the joy of meetings about meetings for those meetings that were not required - You will be trained to live in real-time surveillance conditions, where all your activity and movements is monitored and what you say is captured - you could be a contestant tomorrow on BIG BOSS OTT if you like - You would be the elite few who will get to experience New, follow-up emails, reminders, and gentle nudges tags on an email all within 5 minutes of each other - By the time you leave, you’ll have a black belt in stress management - By the time you leave, you would have lost weight - You will see increased commitment to work: You will sleep less, You will turn up to office on time, will work more and for extended hours - You'll save money - no weekends = no social activities and outings - With constant micromanagement, you’ll soon wonder "who are you" "why are you" "why are we" "why is everything" - first step of higher level consciousness