90%* of Human talent is wasted by today's system of work.
Including yours.
90%* of human talent is wasted by the corporate system today.
Including yours.
Here’s how:
Take the typical job advert:
Narrow-band skills to fit a tiny, rigid hole.
A proven track record meaning you've already done the exact same job elsewhere.
Years of experience proving you can wash, rinse, and repeat.
I spent 20 years in HR. I know what’s behind these ads.
The manager has an acute problem that needs fixing.
They want a copy-paste version of the person who just quit. They look for a tiny sliver of a human to fit into a rigid, machine-era hierarchy
No wonder companies complain about lack of talent.
Then there’s you - a job seeker or employed professional:
Managed diverse projects.
Built a wide portfolio of evolving skills.
Adapted to survive completely different environments
But if you’re no good at niche marketing your skills (or you don’t know the right person), you’re screwed. The usual ATS ghosting machinery kicks into action.
It gets worse because you’re also several of these:
a parent raising the next generation,
a DIYer, gardener, chauffeur,
a logistics coordinator and family CFO,
a travel agent concierge,
an entertainment manager,
a cleaner, plumber,
Hey maybe you have a passion or a hobby too, in which case you might be one of these:
3D modeller; musician; artist; furniture restorer; jam maker; baker; herbalist; acupuncturist.
You get the picture: you’re a multi-dimensional Human.
But at work?
You become a sliver of yourself.
A number on a spreadsheet to be cut at the next culling.
And the daily indignity of wearing a mask all day, hiding the complete human behind it.
🧨 We need a change.
This is where The Munchkin Movement comes in.
We’re a non-profit movement with one singular purpose:
“Bring good back into the world through community, relationships, gratitude and service.”
By all means remain one of the 80% who only goes to work to get a pay check.
Now you can also be your whole self through work outside of your job.
Stop fitting into their boxes. Let's change the system together.
What is the biggest talent or passion you could offer to the world outside your job?
Will you become a Munchkin?
*90% is my ballpark figure. Maybe it’s 98% or 50%. How much do you think it is?
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