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Deleting the LinkedIn account and becoming social network -free

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Sal Ammoniac:
The only "social media" network I'm a member of is LinkedIn, and that's just for professional reasons. The day I retire my LinkedIn account is getting deleted.

joseph nicholas:
Linkedin is a total waste of your time.  I deleted my account weeks ago and have never regretted it. 

james_s:

--- Quote from: joseph nicholas on April 24, 2020, 06:51:52 pm ---Linkedin is a total waste of your time.  I deleted my account weeks ago and have never regretted it.

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It may be a waste of *your* time, but that doesn't mean it's a waste of everyone's time. As I've already mentioned, I got my current job via LinkedIn and numerous interviews prior to getting hired. I've kept in touch with colleagues and gotten some of them hired. It very much depends on what industry you're in, if you want a job at one of the big tech companies then not having a LinkedIn presence is definitely going to put you at a disadvantage. I'm not a fan of social networking but I'm happy to use any tool at my disposal that gives me an advantage.

Electro Detective:

--- Quote from: joseph nicholas on April 24, 2020, 06:51:52 pm ---
Linkedin is a total waste of your time.  I deleted my account weeks ago and have never regretted it.


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Well done mate  :-+

Facebook junkies and Twitter addicts might get a hint, and retrieve their lives...  :horse:

tszaboo:

--- Quote from: Bassman59 on April 21, 2020, 07:40:42 pm ---Has anyone gotten a job -- not a contract gig, but a full-time regular employment position -- through LinkedIn?

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Yes, I've got my last two jobs through LinkedIn. Both were upgrade in terms of salary and responsibilities.
Keeping my profile updated and relevant is the best investment of my time, with the highest return in my life.
I dont know what is all your problems with it. You can turn off the spam emails. You can remove yourself from the search results. You can actually delete the phone app if the notifications are bothering. And then if you are looking for a job, just go back. Simple as that.
Its a tool, if it is used correctly, it could mean the difference between being unemployed, having a shit job with no future, or having the time of your life. If you cannot see the benefit of being searchable for something, that directly effects the quality of your life... Then I guess that new job offer just going to ride in through the gate on a white horse.

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