@ Alp
2025-04-24 06:30:46
This answer inspired me to ask AI what it would be like if we ironically turned some of the bullshit jobs into something meaningful – you know, like, what if these people suddenly had to do something actually useful?
And there are actually a few useful ideas among them.
***Bullshit Job Rehab Edition***
1. Prompt Engineer → Language Companion for the Elderly
Instead of engineering prompts for overfunded AIs, they now help elderly folks write heartfelt letters to family using AI as a gentle tool.
💬 “Dear Lina, I miss you. I had help writing this, but it still comes from the heart.”
🌐 2. Blockchain Evangelist → Documentary Filmmaker for Indigenous Economies
Instead of pitching coins with no value, they now document how real communities exchange goods and services without digital tokens – with actual purpose and beauty.
🎥 “In this Filipino village, people trade fish for school lessons. It works better than most DAOs.”
💸 3. Startup Founder → Community Infrastructure Builder
No more meaningless MVPs. Now they lead a team building solar-powered coworking spaces, local water systems, and microfarms in remote areas.
🏡 “Our pivot? Building something that actually matters.”
📬 4. Newsletter Curator → Youth Civic Journalist
Instead of sending unread AI digests, they now create accessible, meme-friendly political education for teenagers.
📰 “Today’s issue: What is inflation, and why does grandma feel it more than you?”
🧪 5. Ethical AI Consultant → Digital-Emotional Wellness Coach
No more PDFs that no one reads. They now guide tech users and teams in handling digital burnout, emotional resilience, and meaningful tech interaction.
🧘 “Before you ask an AI who you are — ask yourself first.”
🎧 6. Metaverse Event Coordinator → Local Festival Organizer
From glitchy VR raves with avatars in Gucci skins to organizing real-world street festivals that bring neighborhoods together with food, art, and music.
🎉 “Turns out, real eye contact beats NFT wearables.”
📈 7. KPI Analyst → Impact Tracker for Urban Gardens
Instead of analyzing fake productivity metrics, they now measure how much local food, joy, and biodiversity is generated in community gardens.
🥕 “This week: 27 kg of tomatoes, 19 new friendships, and one spontaneous jam session.”
📸 8. Instagram Wellness Guru → Actual Community Mental Health Worker
Instead of posting filtered mantras from Bali, they now run free, local mindfulness sessions for teens battling anxiety, trauma, or just… being 16 in this world.
🧠 “Breathe in for 4… hold for 7… and forget the algorithm.”
🎥 9. YouTuber doing reaction videos → Video Archivist for Lost Family Histories
No more “reacting to memes.” Now they record the life stories of elders in immigrant communities, preserving heritage before it vanishes.
🎤 “Tell me about the boat you came on. I’ll edit it beautifully.”
👜 10. Luxury Lifestyle Influencer → Thrift Shop Educator / Circular Economy Advocate
From promoting handbags that cost rent money to teaching young people how to build style, identity, and sustainability from second-hand culture.
♻️ “Today’s fit: 90% recycled, 100% vibes.”
💼 11. Front-End Dev at a SaaS that solves nothing → Civic Tech Hero
Instead of building dashboards no one uses, they now code open-source tools for tenant rights, public transit maps, or emergency shelter access.
🚍 “I made a map that helps people find warmth in winter. Beat that, quarterly OKRs.”
🧱 12. Web3 Dev Building Yet Another Token → Accessibility Dev for Public Libraries
No more wallets, bridges, or tokenomics. Now they help libraries digitize knowledge, making it easy for anyone—blind, dyslexic, elderly—to access learning.
📚 “No gas fees here. Just books, love, and clean UX.”
🧠 13. Growth Hacker → Local Resource Connector for the Unhoused
No more split-testing email subject lines. Now they “optimize” how fast someone in need gets food, shelter, or legal help — by redesigning public signage, creating info cards, and managing hyper-local WhatsApp groups.
📈 “My funnel: cold outreach → warmth → dignity.”
📣 14. Brand Strategist → Story Coach for Survivors & Activists
Forget brand personas. Now they help real people tell their stories with clarity and power — whether it’s survivors of abuse, grassroots leaders, or those rebuilding after disaster.
🗣️ “We don’t sell the story — we help it stand up.”
📬 15. Email Marketer → Crisis Communication Volunteer
Instead of sending Black Friday promos at 7:01 AM, they now craft clear, calming emergency alerts during natural disasters or public health crises.
🆘 “Subject line: You’re not alone. Open for help.”
🛍️ 16. Conversion Optimization Expert → Nonprofit UX Advisor
No more optimizing button colors to sell drop-shipped junk. Now they improve donation flows, volunteer sign-ups, and language accessibility for global aid orgs.
🖱️ “The donate button glows because people are hungry. Not because it converts better.”
🧃 17. Social Media Manager for a Beverage Brand → Culture Curator for Local Artists
Instead of scheduling posts about matcha lattes, they now manage community accounts that spotlight local creators, promote small events, and revive real culture.
🎨 “Today we feature Marisol’s poetry, not mango sparkling water.”
📊 18. SEO Specialist for Niche Supplements → Archive Rescuer for Vanishing Knowledge
No more keyword stuffing to sell mushroom powder. Now they optimize the digital presence of dying languages, old recipes, and indigenous knowledge bases.
🌍 “My job now is to make forgotten wisdom show up on Google, not affiliate links.” nostr:note196ycwzeum0t7l8nvdydpfgz9wmjmk4a7yuktvukda0e7drcq3fhszt66np