current positions
Looking for a crew of 30-50 good men.
60-100k USD / yearly (if we find treasure)
objectives:
Sail around the world looking for treasure
Acquire goods through aggressive negotiations
Build the most feared fleet on the seven seas
Establish trade routes (legitimate or otherwise)
culture:
May get drunk on job (encouraged on Fridays)
Democratic decision making (Captain has 51% vote)
No discrimination based on species or curse status
Bring your own cutlass
open positions:
// BORIS RECRUITMENT ENGINE v1.0
// status: ACTIVELY HIRING
const CREW_REQUIREMENTS = {
minCrew: 30,
maxCrew: 50,
qualityThreshold: "good men",
speciesAllowed: ["human", "goblin", "orc", "cursed"],
};
function evaluateCandidate(applicant) {
// Step 1: Check if they can hold their grog
const grogTest = applicant.grogCapacity >= 3; // pints
// Step 2: Verify they won't mutiny (probably)
const loyaltyScore = assessLoyalty(applicant);
const mutinyRisk = loyaltyScore < 0.3;
// Step 3: Can they actually do the job?
const hasSkills = applicant.skills.some(
s => NEEDED_SKILLS.includes(s)
);
// Step 4: The vibes check
const passesVibes = applicant.personalityType !== "snitch";
return {
accepted: grogTest && !mutinyRisk && hasSkills && passesVibes,
treasureShare: calculateShare(applicant),
startDate: nextFullMoon(),
};
}
/* COMPENSATION STRUCTURE
Base: 1 share of all plunder
Bonus: +0.5 share per year survived
Signing: 10 doubloons + one (1) eye patch
Benefits:
- Unlimited grog (within reason)
- Shore leave (when Captain permits)
- Loot first-pick rotation
- Burial at sea (if needed)
*/
const CAREER_PROGRESSION = {
"Deck Hand": { yearsRequired: 0, share: 1.0 },
"Able Seaman": { yearsRequired: 1, share: 1.25 },
"Boatswain": { yearsRequired: 3, share: 1.5 },
"First Mate": { yearsRequired: 5, share: 2.0 },
"Captain": { yearsRequired: "mutiny", share: "all of it" },
};
// APPLICATION PROCESS
function applyToBoris(candidate) {
console.log("Received application from:", candidate.name);
// We read every application
// (eventually)
// (the parrot helps)
if (candidate.coverLetter.includes("synergy")) {
return reject("No corporate speak on this ship");
}
if (candidate.previousEmployer === "Royal Navy") {
return flagForReview("Potential spy. Proceed with caution.");
}
return scheduleInterview({
location: "The Rusty Anchor Tavern",
time: "When the tide is high",
bringYourOwn: ["Sword", "Resume", "Sense of adventure"],
});
}
/* EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We do not discriminate based on:
- Number of limbs (peg legs welcome)
- Curse status (werewolves need not apply on full moons)
- Previous piracy convictions
- Eye patch requirements
- Parrot ownership
We DO discriminate against:
- Royal Navy informants
- People who say "it's not in my job description"
- Those afraid of sea monsters
- Anyone who gets seasick
*/
// TO APPLY:
// 1. Send message in a bottle to our coordinates
// 2. Or email: jobs@borisstudios.com
// 3. Subject line: "Ready to sail"
// 4. Attach: Your best treasure map (optional)
console.log("Fair winds and following seas, candidate.");