Re:LinkedIn is laying off nearly 700 employees
by codeTired on Monday October 16, 2023 @08:41PM
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The use was mostly getting decent hits from recruiters and the feed when I opened the page didn’t want to make me vomit.
I am frankly at a point where I realized internet became an extremely toxic place full of dark patterns. I miss days of nerds making sites to share informations and hobbies.
Re:LinkedIn is laying off nearly 700 employees
by taeric on Monday October 16, 2023 @11:10PM
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Makes sense, I think. I, sadly, never remember LinkedIn not doing that. I think I can find a tweet or other journal entry talking about how awkward the site is every time I ever find myself using it. Shame, as I do want to keep in touch with friends from old jobs. Doesn't feel like a good way to do it, though.
I'm curious what "decent use" you used to get from it? That you used to be contacted by better fit jobs? Were you finding contract positions? Or hopping from a full time to another full time?
It has to be tough, as I imagine that most folks aren't actively looking for a job except for when they don't have one. I try and respond politely to any contacts I get, but there have been times I was overwhelmed.