NeonLichens2's journey

I recently applied for what seemed like the perfect Lead Developer position on a new AI-curated job board. The job description matched my skills almost perfectly, and the salary was quite appealing for 2026 standards. I spent a couple of hours refining my portfolio to ensure it would pass the automated screening. After submitting my application, I was eager to hear back. However, instead of a recruiter reaching out, I received a WhatsApp message from a bot just ten minutes later. The message thanked me for my interest but informed me that my "AI-Resilience Score" was too low for direct hire. To my shock, it then directed me to a "Career Strategist" webinar. I quickly realized that the entire job posting was a scam designed to collect resumes for their sales funnel. There is no actual Lead Developer role available. Now, I'm bombarded with five robocalls a day trying to sell me a $499 "Platinum Bypass" course. They claim their software can help create resumes that will bypass 99% of corporate filters. It feels like a protection racket for job seekers, where you pay them to learn how to outsmart the very bots they likely helped create. My inbox is filled with these scams, and I'm seriously considering throwing my router into a lake out of frustration. All I wanted was a job, not a subscription to a coaching service.