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re: Is LinkedIn the worst form of social media? Let's take a look

Posted on 6/2/19 at 3:11 pm to
Posted by Mr Clean
Power I-Formation
Member since Aug 2006
53649 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 3:11 pm to
Check out Luke Lawton on FB.

It’s under Lawton Richard
Posted by Bigbee Hills
Member since Feb 2019
1531 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 3:15 pm to
Me and you both.

Hell I work for myself, and I am very well off because of it, but still, that's what I mean: let's all stop acting like we wouldn't shut down the whole "Work and the stress of work is fun- no matter what!" with the quickness if a multi-million dollar windfall profit didn't all of a sudden fall in our lap.

"No matter what," my arse.

Virtue signaling sons a bitches.

And to be clear, I'd still work. I'd work my arse off, and I'd hire all my buddies, but we'd be doing baw chit like damming up hollers to make lakes and doing guided helicopter hog hunts and chit.

However the actual outcome, and therefore the stress that comes from having to succeed, would be irrelevant and nonexistent.

Who wouldn't take that over the ratrace?

It just seems so shallow and stupid...because it is.

Posted by atxfan
Member since Jul 2004
4231 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 3:15 pm to
99% of companies that you would want to work for have corporate recruiters that use Linked In as their main recruiting tool. If you are interested in being visible to them, having a Linked In profile is important. Participating in the feed is not.
Posted by Bigbee Hills
Member since Feb 2019
1531 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 3:20 pm to
This the truth.
Posted by Moustache
GEAUX TIGERS
Member since May 2008
21657 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 3:21 pm to
Truth. Participating in the feed can only hurt you.

Posted by AbuTheMonkey
Chicago, IL
Member since May 2014
8718 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 3:29 pm to
The worst are the "Leader/People Developer/Inspired Solutions Provider" and shite like that.

I will say, though, there is a ton of good content on there if you follow companies and organizations that put out papers, research, and the like.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
106034 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 3:37 pm to
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VP of global solutions ? I’m convinced when it’s a vague title like that, the people that hold those jobs do absolutely fricking nothing. I like (head of sales) in parentheses. You’re a fricking salesman dude.


One guy calls himself a "change agent." He used to be a purchasing manager. He also strings together "strategic, dynamic, and top performing" in one sentence. He's been unemployed 3+ years.
Posted by wasteland
City of peace
Member since Apr 2011
5923 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 4:16 pm to
Not reading all your trash but I hate LinkedIn. Every week i have at least a dozen "if you're not creating 12 new prospects from LinkedIn in every day, we should chat! Heres a link to my calendar "
Posted by TheIndulger
Member since Sep 2011
19447 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 5:25 pm to
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Who reads the feed on LinkedIn?


At least the 95,000 who reacted to Ms Hyacinths stupid arse post
Posted by chillygentilly
70122
Member since Aug 2012
2640 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 6:03 pm to
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I love the wannabe Gary Vs. They are such losers.


Nailed it. I don’t care about your podcast or your selfie video explaining 3 tips for enhancing your personal brand.

The trend of recent college grad, Lebron-decision posts is cringe-worthy too...

“After four years of maintaining a 3.4 in Southeastern Louisiana’s prestigious Business Administration program, I’m pleased to announce that I have signed on as a Financial Representative for Northwestern Mutual!”
Posted by GreatLakesTiger24
Member since May 2012
61507 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 6:07 pm to
quote:

After four years of maintaining a 3.4 in Southeastern Louisiana’s prestigious Business Administration program, I’m pleased to announce that I have signed on as a Financial Representative for Northwestern Mutual!”


Posted by Ed Osteen
Member since Oct 2007
59343 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 6:07 pm to
I don’t spend enough time on linked in to even see people comment dumb shite like this. I have a job and have no reason to be using linked in
Posted by NoSaint
Member since Jun 2011
12799 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 6:12 pm to
Had a regional that would post quotes about inspired leadership constantly.

That HR and VPs would always be the only likes on and current/former employees would avoid touching (literally never saw a direct report like/comment/share her posts)... it always amused me how oblivious leadership there was. Within about 18 months the existing team under her all left, and the replacements were all leaving.
Posted by TigersSEC2010
Warren, Michigan
Member since Jan 2010
38534 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 7:00 pm to
The people who use LinkedIn are either self-important corporate do-nothings with vague job titles who love to abuse buzzwords or annoying losers with no real skills such as real estate agents, financial advisors (Northwestern Mutual), or HR/Recruiting/Whatever consultants who haven’t done shite in their own lives.

It truly is the worst social media.
Posted by PhilemonThomas
Member since Jan 2015
2983 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 7:04 pm to
I like to laugh at the shity companies that think they’re clever and unique with stupid titles.
Come work here where we have “IT ninjas” and a “Chief Content Jedi.” We’re totes different.

Posted by TigerDeBaiter
Member since Dec 2010
10746 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 7:04 pm to
Anyone who has “disrupter” in their title is guaranteed to be a douche bag.
Posted by TigerDeBaiter
Member since Dec 2010
10746 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 7:10 pm to
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“After four years of maintaining a 3.4 in Southeastern Louisiana’s prestigious Business Administration program, I’m pleased to announce that I have signed on as a Financial Representative for Northwestern Mutual!”


cringe-worthy is being nice.

That’s pathetic
Posted by TheWalrus
Land of the Hogs
Member since Dec 2012
48107 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 7:36 pm to
I can’t stand the bullshite fake stories that are supposed to be “inspirational” like the Brigitte Hyacinth one.

The popular thing now is for single moms to post about overcoming challenges and getting thousands of likes.

Basically the only reason I have one now is because I’m single and I want potential dates to see I’m a real person.
This post was edited on 6/2/19 at 7:39 pm
Posted by GeorgeTheGreek
Sparta, Greece
Member since Mar 2008
69559 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 7:44 pm to
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Nailed it. I don’t care about your podcast or your selfie video explaining 3 tips for enhancing your personal brand.

The trend of recent college grad, Lebron-decision posts is cringe-worthy too...


+1000
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43031 posts
Posted on 6/2/19 at 7:44 pm to
I use it to keep up with interesting companies, and am always looking for better jobs
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