/job-stories

name: job-stories
description: "Create job stories using the 'When [situation], I want to [motivation], so I can [outcome]' format with detailed acceptance criteria. Use when writing job stories, creating JTBD-style backlog items, or expressing user situations and motivations."

Job Stories

Create job stories using the 'When [situation], I want to [motivation], so I can [outcome]' format. Generates stories with detailed acceptance criteria focused on user situations and outcomes.

**Use when:** Writing job stories, expressing user situations and motivations, creating JTBD-style backlog items, or focusing on user context rather than roles.

**Arguments:**

• `$PRODUCT`: The product or system name
• `$FEATURE`: The new feature to break into job stories
• `$DESIGN`: Link to design files (Figma, Miro, etc.)
• `$CONTEXT`: User situations or job scenarios

Step-by-Step Process

1. **Identify user situations** that trigger the need 2. **Define motivations** underlying the user's behavior 3. **Clarify outcomes** the user wants to achieve 4. **Apply JTBD framework:** Focus on the job, not the role 5. **Create acceptance criteria** that validate the outcome is achieved 6. **Use observable, measurable language** 7. **Link to design mockups** or prototypes 8. **Output job stories** with detailed acceptance criteria

Story Template

**Title:** [Job outcome or result]

**Description:** When [situation], I want to [motivation], so I can [outcome].

**Design:** [Link to design files]

**Acceptance Criteria:** 1. [Situation is properly recognized] 2. [System enables the desired motivation] 3. [Progress or feedback is visible] 4. [Outcome is achieved efficiently] 5. [Edge cases are handled gracefully] 6. [Integration and notifications work]

Example Job Story

**Title:** Track Weekly Snack Spending

**Description:** When I'm preparing my weekly allowance for snacks (situation), I want to quickly see how much I've spent so far (motivation), so I can make sure I don't run out of money before the weekend (outcome).

**Design:** [Figma link]

**Acceptance Criteria:** 1. Display Spending Summary with 'Weekly Spending Overview' section 2. Real-Time Update when expense logged 3. Progress Indicator (progress bar showing 0-100% of weekly budget) 4. Remaining Budget Highlight in prominent color 5. Detailed Spending Log with breakdown by category 6. Notifications at 80% budget threshold 7. Weekend-Specific Reminder at 90% by Thursday evening 8. Easy Access and Navigation to detailed breakdown

Output Deliverables

• Complete set of job stories for the feature
• Each story follows the 'When...I want...so I can' format
• 6-8 acceptance criteria focused on outcomes
• Stories emphasize user situations and motivations
• Clear links to design and prototypes

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Further Reading

• [Jobs-to-be-Done Masterclass with Tony Ulwick and Sabeen Sattar](https://www.productcompass.pm/p/jobs-to-be-done-masterclass-with) (video course)