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Letters to my wife in case I don't make it - Part 2

 Letters to my wife in case I don't make it - Part 2 The world has been unkind to us. From a near-miss to a definite hit, we've seen it all. Incompatibilities ultimately reared their ugly heads, even though we struggled to adapt and find coping mechanisms, moving forward has taken plenty of grit and determination. At one point we both had to relearn how to relate to each other. Through all this, you remain as steadfast as the day we married. It would be a shame if my flame were to be extinguished before yours, but in this instance I can't imagine having to go on without you. And in case I never get to say it to your face again, "I love you".

AI Interviews are great when done correctly

 I have always been a huge fan of in-person interviews. I used to scoff when some of my friends would tell me that they had gone through AI interviews. I somehow thought it was an inferior process or technology. My eyes have been opened today - I've just completed my first AI-led interview, and it was quite fun. Normally it would take days before a human could be scheduled, and they would always be flustered or disinterested.  By comparison, I had barely submitted my resume when I was ushered into an AI powered interview. The process was quick, calm, efficient and most of all - I felt relaxed throughout. I'm usually very nervous when interviewing for positions, especially when the interviewers were my age or older (I'm hitting 40 soon) - there comes a level of experience and grumpiness that's paired with that age. I like the idea that I could submit a resume for a potential role I like, and immediately cross the first hurdle - getting an interview. When interviewing wit...