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When LinkedIn Is Your Social Life and YouTube Is Your Therapist

When LinkedIn Is Your Social Life and YouTube Is Your Therapist What I say in interviews vs. what I don’t I’m dry, boring, and unwitty, the human equivalent of black coffee. Quite a workaholic. I scroll LinkedIn like a second job. It’s my go-to place, because nothing screams party like productivity tips. My secret life? I moonlight as a YouTube oracle binge-watcher. Tarot readings, horoscope predictions, I’ve seen them all. I don’t believe Mercury retrograde always ruins lives. But if I fumble a behavioral question, I’m blaming planetary alignment. It’s not procrastination if  'Venus told me to rest.’ It’s not a bad answer if ‘Neptune clouded my communication skills.’ When asked why I want this role I almost say my rising sign indicated a career pivot, and three tarot readers pulled the Ace of Pentacles. Instead, I talk about growth, responsibilities, and timing. Either way, the stars approved of this application first. For better or worse   I’m read...