I’ve noticed something that goes on a lot between friends in my social circle. It goes kind of like this:
Friend #1 is bitching about some problem they have, for example, not-having a job and having a hard time getting their resume into top form
Friend #2 says they understand exactly what friend #1 is looking for in the job marketplace, and that they happen to be good at resumes and would be happy to help.
Friend #1 says something like Oh no – I couldn’t ask you to help me with the awful job of making my resume kick-ass
Friend #2 (who does want to help but has a busy schedule) says Well, we could do a trade?
Friend #1 says YES! I know you like arts and crafts and I just got this really cool digital craft cutter. You can come over and get crafty with me and we’ll make stencils and you can use whatever supplies of mine you want to make something cool.
Friend #2 says Word! Sounds like a plan! Let’s do it this Thursday.
Friend #1 says Awesome! Looking forward to it.
And on Thursday evening Friend #1 and Friend #2 get together. Friend #1 gets help with their resume and actually