Writing Exercise
AI Jobocalypse
Artificial intelligence has sparked intense debate about the future of human employment. While headlines warn of mass job displacement and corporate leaders predict shrinking workforces, the reality is far more nuanced. AI isn't simply replacing workers - it's fundamentally transforming how we work, what we do, and the skills we need to succeed.
By Narghiza Ergashova8 months ago in Writers
Sound and Vision
I'm surprised that I did not think of this sooner... I am at home during a very hot Tuesday, sitting in my kitchen in front of this screen with a plan to go for a short walk after the leftovers I have had for dinner. I am waiting on money in the mail (snail, unfortunately), and having vague thoughts about which dumpster I would choose if I do get kicked out of my apartment and have to suffer another humiliation. The job hunt continues, with one application sent to a school that I applied to years before, had an interview with, and then found myself rejected from because the teacher I was supposed to replace decided not to retire.
By Kendall Defoe 8 months ago in Writers
Growing Up, or Something Resembling It. Content Warning.
The late-night air of a Seattle summer filled my lungs in between drags of a cigarette, as airplanes flew overhead and the night sky was burdened by city lights. We sat on the swings of an empty schoolyard gently lulling to and fro, staring at each other through quick glances in between quiet conversation. We sat like this for hours, learning the complexities of each other through intimate conversations and telling stories about our childhood, talking about all of the things that make meeting new people when you're twenty years old exciting.
By Lilah Looper8 months ago in Writers
The Suitcase of Forgotten Goodbyes
The Suitcase of Forgotten Goodbyes The airport always smelled faintly of jet fuel, floor wax, and coffee. For Lena, it was the scent of routine, of isolation wrapped in fluorescent light. She had worked as a janitor at Terminal B for nearly fifteen years, pushing her cart of cleaning supplies past gates, food courts, and duty-free shops. No one really noticed her. That was part of the job—being invisible.
By waseem khan8 months ago in Writers
