[Newsletter] Meanwhile, Someone Has Five Jobs

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The job market feels increasingly contradictory: some candidates are rejected by AI resume scans, others fall victim to scams after months of searching, while a few somehow manage to land and juggle five jobs at once.

Today’s reads are a small tour through the strange state of (remote) work in 2026.

-Maja

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AI Might Be Hiring Its Own (Arxiv)

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The Five-Job Hustle (Business Insider)

One tech worker claims he secretly manages five remote jobs at once, earning nearly $750k a year. 👉​Learn more​.

The Side Door Strategy (Velvet Noise)

Great opportunities rarely come through the “front door” anymore — this piece explores the power of side doors and unconventional paths. 👉​Read on​.

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