Q: I had been out of work in my industry since Feb 2020. I spent the entire time sending out resumes to countless job postings. I would often send my resume out to 200+ job listings and not even receive a single interview. During the entire period, I probably had 3-4 real legitimate interviews. In one of them the guy interviewing me was some schmuck who I replaced in a prior job that I was eventually let go from due to internal politics and bullshit outside of my abilities. So this guy basically already had a bad opinion about me, and I knew I wasn't going to get that job. I've felt essentially blacklisted from my industry despite the fact that I never once got written up or reprimanded in my previous position at Apple. However, when I applied to go back, I was not re-hired. It pissed me the fuck off because I had recruited a guy from my master's program out of the kindness of my heart to help someone else out, and all he did was bring negative stories about me and gossip ...
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Fact of the matter is, we feel there is a major difference between advertisements that are aimed at subliminally brainwashing people through fear tactics and manipulation; "Use this body-gel so girls will like you, you awkward smelly piece of shit." "Buy this acne treatment product, or face unbearable shame and torment from your own inner dialogue regarding what you imagine other people are thinking about the giant red bump on your nose, Rudolph." Or "Take this pill because it's the only way you'll satisfy your wife and you call yourself a man don't you?" As opposed to advertisements that are aimed more at simply informing a person about the existence of a product that may be useful. Or even going full swing in the opposite direction by motivating you without beating you over the head with their product.
The reality is; girls are less interested in what you smell like, and more interested in how you treat them. You don't have to smell like a brand new car everyday, just be aware of raising your arm in class after you spent ten or fifteen minutes furiously rubbing one out before rushing out the door to avoid being late for school. Laughter is the key to any woman's heart. Flowers don't hurt either. You don't have to spend a dime on either of those.
The red bump on your nose will go away on it's own, because the human body is incredibly badass and has been dealing with that type of shit for way longer than any corporation has. Also, most people don't give a shit about it. Many of your colleagues have experienced, and will experience the same or similar embarrassments. Have some courtesy and don't draw attention to the superficial flaws of others. Maybe they'll show you the same respect when it's your turn to ride in the back of the proverbial bus of shame.
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Advertisers learned a long time ago that it was beneficial for their bottom line to promote fear and shame among the public. Because a person who is afraid is much easier to control into doing what you want them to do. Like reaching into your pockets and handing over your lunch money...
