Applying for Happiness

Job Advertised:

We are looking for qualified candidates to fill the position of Contributing Humanitarian. This is an unpaid, volunteer position that (additionally) does not require personal monetary contributions. All applicants will be rated on a scale of 0 to 10 in each of the following three areas: 1) Performance Characteristics and Skill Set; 2) Work Ethic; and 3) Listening Skills. A maximum score of 30 is possible; though very unlikely.

1) Performance Characteristics and Skill Set: 10 = Completely Capable of Performing or (within a "given" reasonable period of time) Learning and Demonstrating All Specific Characteristics and Skills Required; (listed below). Consistently Maintains All Previously Established Maximum Levels of Performance.

2) Work Ethic: 10 = Understanding and Execution of Maximum Productivity by Utilizing and Constantly Improving Efficiencies. Always Active and Willing. Always Maintains Focus. Never Succumbs to Distractions. Never Creates Distractions.

(A Distraction is defined as the introduction of a new topic or task, of equal or less importance, before completion of the current topic or task.)

3) Listening Skills: 10 = Always Listens, with Empathy, for Understanding. Never Creates Distractions. Always Confirms Understanding.

Each applicant will be rated in each of the three areas above based on past performance, with emphasis placed on the most recent, measurable five-year period. Additionally, if an applicant is unable to show a solid history of consistent skill performance, based on the ratings above and the specific characteristics and skills listed below, said applicant, by sincerely committing to this effort, may still be considered for an internship.

Specific Characteristics and Skills Required:

  • Truthfulness
  • Uncertainty
  • A High Degree of Active Skepticism
  • An Active Care for Personal Health
  • An Active Commitment to Lifelong Learning
  • A Sense of Humor
  • An Active Awareness of Residual Harm
  • An Active Effort to Minimize Harm
  • The Ability to Incorporate All Skills in order to Effectively Implement Creative Tension, and to Effectively Reconcile Disagreement.

 

Once an applicant, or an intern, meets all the requirements and scores a perfect 30, said applicant, or intern, will be granted the title of Senior Contributing Humanitarian. To date, we have been unable to promote anyone to this position.

Our organization, (which we consider to be made up of all of humanity), is a very flat organization whose hierarchy consists of part-time junior contributing humanitarians, interns, recruits, and potential recruits.

Please Apply Now!

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