The text explores the frustrations of job searching in a seemingly paradoxical labor market, where proclaimed talent shortages coexist with frequent rejections. The author recounts personal struggles with unemployment, mental health, and the cyclical nature of joblessness, even after securing positions. It then critiques the societal reaction to AI, noting the initial fear of job displacement giving way to a demand for AI-proficient individuals, only for this to be followed by concerns about AI-induced creativity loss and a subsequent rejection of AI-skilled candidates by companies that heavily rely on AI themselves. Ultimately, the piece argues for a re-evaluation of how companies perceive and utilize talent, emphasizing the importance of nurturing individual strengths within a supportive team structure rather than solely seeking "hero" individuals or relying on superficial recruitment methods like templated rejections and overused platforms like LinkedIn for job postings. The author advocates for a shift towards understanding human potential and placing individuals where their strengths can be maximized to build resilient organizations.