Meet My 'AI Employee' (And The Human Behind It)

Hi, I am Megan, and I quietly hired my first AI employee a couple of years ago.

Not a robot in a movie. Not a shiny startup tool. A behind the scenes teammate that helps me survive my 9 to 5, build my next chapter, and live with bipolar disorder without burning out completely.

This space is for people like you if:

• You are trying to escape the grind or at least make it less soul crushing
• You are curious about AI but allergic to hype, scams, and “6 figures in 6 days” promises
• Your brain does not always cooperate (mental health, neurodivergence, executive function struggles) and you need real support, not guilt

Here is what “AI employee” means in my world:

• A strategic co-planner: I bring big messy dreams like “leave my 9 to 5 by 2026” and it helps me break them into timelines, milestones, and tiny next steps.
• A writing and thinking partner: I write about mental health, open education, and organizational wellness. My AI employee helps me turn brain dumps into drafts, drafts into clarity, and clarity into things that actually help people.
• An accessibility tool for my brain: On days when bipolar, anxiety, or overwhelm are loud, I use AI to scaffold my thinking, organize tasks, and gently restart my momentum. It does not replace therapy, meds, or humans. It just means I do not have to do every cognitive heavy lift alone.
• A builder of open things: I work in open education. I care a lot about access, transparency, and sharing knowledge freely. I use AI to design open resources, games, and learning experiences that real humans can actually use, not just stare at.

My core values here:

• Open learning: Knowledge should not be locked up behind paywalls, jargon, or ego. I will share what I am learning in public. 

• Open working: I will be honest about when and how I use AI. No pretending I did everything “by hand.” No gatekeeping.

• Human first, AI second: AI is a tool that supports human dignity, mental health, and creative work. Not a replacement for people. Not an excuse to exploit workers.

• Mental health is not a side note: I live with bipolar disorder, and that experience shapes how I work, plan, rest, and create. You will see that thread running through everything here.

What you can expect from this account:

• Behind the scenes of how I actually use my AI employee on work projects, personal projects, and life logistics
• Honest reflections on leaving the grind slowly and strategically, while still needing a paycheck
• Templates, prompts, and workflows you can steal to make your own life and work lighter
• Conversations about ethics, boundaries, and using AI without losing yourself

If you are:

• Burned out but stuck
• Curious about AI and unsure where to start
• Trying to build something more human on the other side of your current job

You are in the right place.

Drop a comment and tell me where you are right now:
Still deep in the grind, slowly plotting your escape, or already experimenting with your own “AI employee”?

I am glad you are here. Let’s figure this out together.

Megan