AI Junk Jobs WordPress Plugin

Overview

The AI Junk Jobs plugin is a sister plugin to AI Dream Jobs. Instead of exploring careers students want, this plugin helps students aged 12-14 identify jobs they DON'T want and understand why. Using Steve's Solutions Mindset approach, it reframes negative reasons into positive requirements and creates actionable plans.

Features

4-Screen User Journey

1. Screen 1: Input Junk Jobs

   • Students enter 5 jobs they would NOT want to do
   • Same interface as Dream Jobs input screen
   • Requires all 5 fields to be filled

2. Screen 2: Rank Junk Jobs

   • Drag-and-drop ranking from MOST undesirable (top) to LEAST undesirable (bottom)
   • Visual pills show ranking position
   • Back button available to edit jobs

3. Screen 3: Explain Why (NEW!)

   • For each ranked job, students write ~30 words explaining why they don't want it
   • Word counter with visual feedback (green for 20-40 words)
   • Requires at least 10 words per job to proceed
   • Back button available to adjust ranking

4. Screen 4: AI Analysis & Results

   • Shows ranked jobs with student's reasons
   • AI-powered analysis that:
     • Acknowledges each concern
     • Provides job facts (UK salary, qualifications)
     • Explains MBTI mismatch (if available) for reassurance
     • Reframes reasons into positive requirements using Solutions Mindset
     • Challenges limiting beliefs and rewrites them in growth form
     • Creates a 3-action marginal gains plan for the week
   • Once completed, students always return to this summary page

AI Analysis Components

The AI analysis includes:

1. Per-Job Analysis:

   • Brief acknowledgment of student's concern
   • 2-3 key facts about the job (UK salary range, qualifications needed, reality check)
   • MBTI personality mismatch explanation (reassuring tone)
   • Solutions Mindset Reframe: Transforms negative reasons into positive requirements
     • Example: "Doesn't pay well" → "You need financial security and value"
     • Example: "Boring" → "You need variety, creativity, and intellectual challenge"
   • Limiting Belief Challenge: Identifies and rewrites limiting beliefs
     • Example: "I'm not good with people" → "You haven't yet developed your interpersonal skills + strategy"

2. Synthesis Section:

   • What these 5 junk jobs reveal about what the student DOES value
   • 3-4 positive requirements extracted from all responses

3. Marginal Gains Action Plan:

   • 3 specific 1% actions for THIS WEEK:
     • One skill/learning action
     • One exploration/research action
     • One mindset/habits action
   • Reduces risk of ending up in a junk job

Technical Features

• Database Integration: Stores jobs, ranking, reasons, and analysis
• State Management: Students can leave and return to where they left off
• MBTI Integration: Pulls personality type from High Performance Pathway plugin
• Progressive Disclosure: Only shows what's needed at each step
• Responsive Design: Mobile-friendly interface

Installation

1. Upload the ai-junk-jobs folder to /wp-content/plugins/
2. Activate the plugin through WordPress admin
3. Plugin creates database table: wp_mfsd_ai_junk_jobs_results

Usage

Add the shortcode to any page or post:

[ai_junk_jobs]

Database Schema

Table: wp_mfsd_ai_junk_jobs_results

• id - Auto-increment primary key
• user_id - WordPress user ID (unique)
• jobs_json - JSON array of 5 junk jobs
• ranking_json - JSON array of jobs in ranked order
• reasons_json - JSON object mapping job → reason text
• analysis - AI-generated analysis text
• mbti_type - MBTI personality type (from RAG assessment)
• status - Workflow status: not_started, in_progress, reasons, completed
• created_at - Timestamp
• updated_at - Auto-updated timestamp

API Endpoints

GET /wp-json/ai-junk-jobs/v1/status

Returns user's current progress and data

Response:

{
  "ok": true,
  "status": "completed",
  "jobs": [...],
  "ranking": [...],
  "reasons": {...},
  "analysis": "...",
  "mbti_type": "ENFP"
}

POST /wp-json/ai-junk-jobs/v1/submit

Handles all workflow steps

Steps:

• save_jobs - Save initial 5 jobs
• save_ranking - Save ranked order
• back_to_input - Return to job input
• back_to_rank - Return to ranking
• generate_analysis - Generate AI analysis from reasons

AI Integration

Requires AI Engine plugin (Meow Apps) with configured AI model.

The plugin uses $GLOBALS['mwai']->simpleTextQuery() to generate:

• Solutions Mindset reframing of negative reasons
• Growth mindset rewrites of limiting beliefs
• Personalized marginal gains action plans
• MBTI-based reassurance about job mismatches

Dependencies

Required:

• WordPress 5.0+
• PHP 7.4+
• AI Engine plugin (Meow Apps) for AI analysis

Optional:

• High Performance Pathway plugin (for MBTI data)
• Ultimate Member plugin (for user profile integration)

File Structure

ai-junk-jobs/
├── ai-junk-jobs.php          # Main plugin file
└── assets/
    ├── ai-junk-jobs.js        # Frontend JavaScript
    └── ai-junk-jobs.css       # Styling

Solutions Mindset Examples

The AI reframes student concerns into positive requirements:

Limiting Belief Challenges

Example transformations:

• "I'm not good with people" → "You haven't yet mastered interpersonal skills. Strategy: Join one social club this term."
• "I could never do math" → "You're still developing your mathematical thinking. Strategy: Practice 10 minutes daily on Khan Academy."

Version History

• 1.0.0 - Initial release
  • 4-screen workflow (input → rank → reasons → analysis)
  • Solutions Mindset AI reframing
  • Limiting belief challenges
  • Marginal gains action planning
  • MBTI integration for reassurance

Support

Created by MisterT9007 for My Future Self Digital educational platform.

License

Proprietary - For My Future Self Digital use only.