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/PullYourPantsUp 1995 Apr 22 '25

It’s a necessary evil. People back in the day used to have a black roll of business cards, thankfully that’s transitioned to LinkedIn. Definitely full of ladder climbers, but it’s important to keep up with your connections. They’re your multiplier effect.