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The Interview
A while back, I had an in-person interview with a hiring manager. For legal reasons—and emotional preservation—we’ll call him Steve. Now,...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 223 min read


Still Typing
“God, Is There a Newsletter I Can Subscribe To?” So the other night, somewhere between overthinking and reheating coffee for the third...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 222 min read


Processing You - Plot Twist
Last night, I didn’t pray like a saint. I prayed like someone whose Wi-Fi went out during a job interview. Desperate. Frustrated. Talking...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 222 min read


Job Hunting in 2025
Somewhere out there, I’m convinced a group of executives in lab coats is watching job seekers like a science experiment. “Let’s see how...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 222 min read


Gods Been Reading my LinkedIn
Every Sunday morning, I walk into church ready for peace. I’m not there for networking. I’m not there for sermon analytics. I’m there to...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 223 min read


Three Rejections and a toasted bagel
Let me tell you about the time I got rejected so efficiently, it felt like Amazon Prime delivered it straight to my soul—same-day...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 222 min read


Not all wings are white
We’re all angels. But let’s not pretend we’re all Gabriel blowing trumpets and floating through clouds like spiritual backup dancers. No....

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 222 min read


Apply or Cry
So I get this text from a friend this morning that says: “Let’s play a game. Apply to 10 jobs and see how many send you a rejection email...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 222 min read


God, Are You There?
So I’m sitting here at the kitchen table, drinking a cup of coffee that tastes like it was brewed during a storm in the Old Testament....

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 222 min read


Still Hoping
Everyone keeps saying, “Stay positive, your dream job is out there.” And I’m like, Cool. Can I at least get a second interview while we...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 212 min read


Dear CEOs: It’s Time to Talk About Ageism. And This Time, Actually Do Something About It.
Lately, I’ve noticed something interesting. A lot of people with CEO, President, Vice President, and Executive in their job titles are...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 212 min read


Plot Twist
Ever have one of those days that just feels… suspiciously smooth? Like, you wake up before your alarm, your coffee tastes like it was...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 212 min read


They Let Robert Go on a Thursday
Robert was the kind of man who didn’t make a lot of noise—but when he wasn’t there, you noticed. For nineteen years, he showed up. Rain,...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 213 min read


Locked Out of Opportunity: The Quiet Trap of Corporate Non-Competes
Let’s be honest: there’s nothing quite like the bittersweet moment of leaving a job. You hand in your resignation, maybe after months of...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 213 min read


The Grocery Store, God, and a Cart Full of Grace
The other day, I went to the grocery store for what I thought would be a simple, mindless errand. Sandwich meat, cheese, and mayo. That’s...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 213 min read


Dreams Gone Wild
You ever have one of those dreams that feels so real, you wake up clutching your blanket like it’s a résumé and immediately start...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 212 min read


Sorry Karen
So a while back I had an interview with Karen and Chad. Yes. The duo. The corporate Batman and Robin—but if Batman was passive-aggressive...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 202 min read


You Look Like Somebody’s Mom” — And Other Reasons I Didn’t Get the Job
Renee here. Daughter of a beautician, mother of two college girls, and occasional recipient of unsolicited compliments from strangers in...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 202 min read


The Job Posting
So I see this job posting. Salary range? $190,000–$250,000. Right there, in bold font, like a flirtatious wink from the universe. I do...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 202 min read


Experience Rich, Paycheck Poor
So I’m sitting in my kitchen, clutching a coffee that tastes like burnt dreams and unfulfilled potential, staring at my laptop like it...

Alex Pyatkovsky
Jun 202 min read
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