Today is March 15, 2026.

In just a short time, we will be opening the doors to Work’s Not Working.

Over the past couple of weeks, more people have discovered the project, explored the demo, and shared it with colleagues and friends. The early response has been encouraging and deeply appreciated.

What keeps coming up in conversations is something simple but powerful.

People want a place where they can talk honestly about work.

Not the polished LinkedIn version.
The real version.

Right now, a lot of people are carrying pressure quietly.

The pressure is real.
The extraction is real.
The quiet burnout is real.

And you are not alone.

If you have not explored it yet, there is a live demo on the site that shows what the community will feel like once the doors open.

It gives you a clear sense of the tone, the structure, and the kinds of conversations this space is designed to support.

Explore the demo → https://works-not-working.com/community

When the platform launches later this month, you will already have a feel for how the space works.

Recently, I was honored to be recognized for my work in neurodiversity advocacy.

At the Davos Neurodiversity Summit during the World Economic Forum, I was added to the 2026 DNS Leadership Wall, which highlights individuals helping advance global neurodiversity leadership.

It is meaningful to see neurodivergent advocacy gaining recognition at that level.

You can view the Leadership Wall here:

https://www.davosneurodiversitysummit.com/nd-leadership-wall

Tomorrow, March 16, I will be speaking at SXSW in Austin.

The talk is titled:

"Why Work Sucks (And How We Can Make It Joyful Again)"

It explores many of the same ideas that led to Work’s Not Working and the larger question of how we can rethink work so that it actually supports people rather than burning them out.

If you are at SXSW, I would love to see you there.

Event details → https://schedule.sxsw.com/events/PP1162262

I want to take a moment to thank everyone who has already contributed to help make this possible.

Several of you stepped up through the contribution tiers early, and that support is directly helping bring this community to life.

Running a community platform comes with real costs. Hosting, security, development time, and moderation infrastructure all add up.

If supporting the project is something you are able to do, you can contribute here:

Contribute → https://works-not-working.com/contribute

Here are the current options:

Supporter – $5/month
Help keep the servers running.
Includes a Supporter badge and full community access when we launch.

Advocate – $15/month
Fund real change initiatives.
Includes an Advocate badge, community access, and voting rights on select community decisions.

Champion – $50/month
Sustain the movement long-term.
Includes a Champion badge, community access, and direct strategy sessions.

You can also make a one-time contribution if recurring support is not right for you.

One-time contribution → https://buy.stripe.com/cNi9AV3PDcV43pLdAXcV204

Every bit of support helps. If contributing is something you can do, it truly makes a difference.

Work’s Not Working exists for people navigating complicated workplaces.

People who still have to show up.
People who still have responsibilities.
People who are trying to stay employed while protecting their dignity.

This space is about sharing strategies, learning from each other, and supporting one another in systems that often feel stacked against us.

You matter.
Your time matters.
Your experience matters.

Survival is not surrender.

The launch is very close now.

When the platform opens, we begin building the community together.

You will start to see:

If you have been following along quietly, consider this your invitation to lean in.

Explore the demo.
Support the project if you can.
Share it with someone who might need it.

We do not fix the system.
We outsmart it together.

The doors open soon.

— Wesley