What's the MO to refuse a linkedin announcement...
What's the MO to refuse a linkedin announcement when joining a new company? Is refusing going to arouse suspicion? Have a fake linkedin currently that they shouldn't be able to find
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sensitive-blue•5mo ago
refusing can arouse suspicion
usual motive is just.. you're very private
usual answer
adverse-sapphire•5mo ago
Gotcha... do folks usually risk it and let them post about you or decline?
sensitive-blue•5mo ago
generally it's not worth to risk it
unless you're sure nobody at your j1 will care/know
correct-apricot•5mo ago
A stalking ex is another common excuse.
I just recently used an "Actually i got off all social media" (which is true) and shared cal newports book explaining why i did it, and shared about how much better my life is after getting off all social media.
adverse-sapphire•5mo ago
Doesn’t that seem kinda dramatic to tell to HR
sensitive-blue•5mo ago
it totally can be
Dramatic can be really fun
correct-apricot•5mo ago
In a way that’s the beauty of it. Drama shuts down any further inquiries. No one wants details of your romantic life.
equal-aqua•5mo ago
even back in the days of monogamy and well before I even thought of OE I refused to post anything from my job (like work opportunities at my company) on LinkedIn because I hate that site and still do. I've never got any flak for not making posts as others here have said