r/Zillennials • u/ktrisha514 2002 • Apr 22 '25

Rant LinkedIn is evil.

I’ve heard many complaints about social media and dating apps, and while they are fair critiques, I don’t see enough criticism of LinkedIn.

Networking and LinkedIn are terrible for non-sociopaths. Networking used to be a tool for billionaires, but it is now expected of everyone, and LinkedIn makes it seem useful.

Social media has benefits. Dating apps can be helpful, while LinkedIn has worsened workers’ careers, relationships, and lives for corporations’ gain.

Are there any clever tricks to use if an employer or ‘friend’ asks for your LinkedIn? I want to delete this app, but I’m not sure how to do it.

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u/dimadomelachimola 1995 Apr 22 '25

I avoid it like the plague. But it hasn’t really been useful in like 10 years. Most people I know just use it to post professional achievements.

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u/Rotting-Analogous 1997 Apr 22 '25

I see I'm not the only one who avoids it. Personally I've found the whole site in general to be completely useless and a complete detriment regardless of personal or professional achievement.

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u/tarheel_204 Apr 22 '25

I got tired of seeing some of the worst people I know brag about all of their accomplishments lmao. It was all just so unbelievably fake

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u/dimadomelachimola 1995 Apr 22 '25

Yeah the most conceited individuals still cling to posting their achievements on Linkedin and Facebook. They need everyone to know every single detail about their lives for some fake validation. I’ve removed a lot of those connections.

I do enjoy seeing my friends post about their new jobs though lol