Show HN: I built a site where you hire yourself instead of applying for jobs

[caminanteblanco]

Today I learned that wtf is a top-level domain. Apparently ICANN approved it against the wishes of the Saudi Arabian government [0].

[0] https://slate.com/technology/2012/08/icann-top-level-domain-...

[pinkmuffinere]

Wow, and .gay???? Amazing, I love it

[apwn]

It's a great tld in my opinion

[amelius]

Tld is the new oil.

[apwn]

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

[judahmeek]

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/

[Ancalagon]

-written by chatgpt

[mr_vile]

Maybe the title is a bit misleading because "instead of applying for jobs" implies to me at least that it's a job-finding site.

[apwn]

well. you find the ultimate job. you hire yourself. But you are right, it could be improved

[RickJWagner]

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.

[apwn]

I would definitely love to hear about it. I made it for myself first. And will keep it all free