Mission-driven or mission impossible? Jen and Paul dissect a product designer job posting that promises to ‘redefine healthcare’... but leaves out critical details like benefits, reporting structure, and actual responsibilities. The ad hooks you with bold language and a compelling mission, but the fine print reveals a chaotic, high-pressure role with a tiny salary range and a bizarre application process (including a mandatory video pitch).

Is this a dream job for a passionate designer, or a hustle culture trap? Listen as we roast the red flags, question the company’s priorities, and ask: If healthcare is so broken, why isn’t this company fixing its own job ads?

Full job ad and notes for job-seekers and hiring managers here: https://roastthepost.substack.com/p/product-designer-worshipping-figma-altar

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This week, Jen and Paul are joined by Chief Absurdist Officer (Kathi Eric Dalguntas) to roast a "Director of Pedagogy, Learning & Instructional Design" job ad that’s equal parts baffling and infuriating. The role demands a unicorn: someone who can develop curriculum, manage projects, support sales, and navigate international cultural sensitivities... all while being paid a salary that’s more laughable than livable. The ad is a Frankenstein of responsibilities, with no clarity on reporting structure, no cultural hooks, and a salary range that’s a slap in the face. Kathi, Jen, and Paul dissect why this role is doomed to fail, why the company’s mission is buried under a mountain of red flags, and what job seekers should really ask if they dare apply.

Full job ad and notes for job-seekers and hiring managers here: https://roastthepost.substack.com/p/director-pedagogy-pedagoogoo-chief-absurdist-officer

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You can check out Kathi's work Hello, Human and NOT RISING here: https://chiefabsurdistofficer.substack.com/

Jen and Paul are live from a Toronto pub, ripping into the worst of hiring: the radio silence after applying, the salary question trap, and the myth of "cultural fit." They spill the tea on how to handle lowball offers, when to walk away from a toxic workplace, and why your next job’s hiring process might be a red flag in disguise. Plus, hot takes on digital nomad life, the absurdity of unpaid "trial workdays," and why every new hire deserves a paid first week off. This isn’t just a roast, it’s a survival guide for job seekers and a wake-up call for hiring managers.

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