I haven’t tried to log into my account for a few weeks because LinkedIn is a cesspool. When I logged in just now (with a passkey, btw), it brought me to this page.

I’ve had this account for over a decade and used it to get my current position. I don’t want to use LinkedIn, but it’s pretty much a requirement in my industry.

I’m not sure if I should cave or what. I read the privacy policy for Persona’s ID verification and it states that the data is immediately destroyed after verification, or held for three years.

This shit should be fucking illegal, and yet, in much of the world, it’s being made enforced legislation. Fuck any company and politician that supports, funds, or operates this bullshit.

    • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
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      1 month ago

      It is 100% required to get the best possible job. Most people cannot afford to just ignore one of the most-used employment platforms in existence. It can cost them tens of thousands of dollars a year. Not something you can afford to skip out on in a world where wages have stagnated for the last 20 years.

        • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
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          1 month ago

          I currently have the best job I’ve ever had and I did not use LinkedIn

          Does this really require an explanation? There are tons of potential opportunities that you are overlooking if you never even looked at LI. Would they be better? Maybe, maybe not. It’s quite possible though.

                • artyom@piefed.socialEnglish
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                  1 month ago

                  Everyone has a finite amount of time, energy, and overall human bandwidth to commit to their lives, and those without a lot to spare are not likely to keep looking once they’ve found something really good that they’re satisfied with.

                  I’m always on the lookout for a new job, no matter what, and you should be too. I make it a point to try and schedule an interview with a new employer every 90 days. This strategy has served me extremely well. My resume stays updated, my interview skills stay sharp, I stay abreast of what’s available the employment market, and occasionally I get a significant improvement at a new employer.

                  It’s very rare for employers to give raises or promote from within. I’ve always had to move to get anything above a cost of living raise.

                  Yes, we all have a finite amount of time, and I would argue that looking for a new job is an extremely good use of that time.