Show HN: I built a site where you hire yourself instead of applying for jobs(hired.wtf)
hired.wtf
Show HN: I built a site where you hire yourself instead of applying for jobs
https://hired.wtf
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Wow, and .gay???? Amazing, I love it
Yes, .wow also.
it was my second choice haha
It's a great tld in my opinion
Tld is the new oil.
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
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
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/
If they have any questions about it, they can ask its founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahhelfend/
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.
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.
I would definitely love to hear about it.
I made it for myself first. And will keep it all free
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