LinkedIn Has Accidentally Become a Dating Site(www.wsj.com)
21 pointsby root-parent4 hours ago7 comments
  • opengrass10 minutes ago
    I went on a date with a LinkedIn connection, here's what I learned about lead generation:
  • winternett3 hours ago
    The surveillance factor of LinkedIn is exactly what keeps me entirely off of it... I don't think I've ever gotten a job by using it, it's more like a spare online copy of my resume more than anything else...

    It also keeps trying to create a new account automatically off of my gmail account that I can't close... Pretty much a waste of productivity for me to try to use it.

    • giancarlostoroan hour ago
      You dont get jobs on there because unless you have a “god tier” resume and application filled out, HR has to pay to unlock your name from your application, so nobody is going to do that if you arent the #1 candidate in all of LinkedIn that applied.

      LinkedIn is its own worst enemy.

      • seanmcdirmidan hour ago
        I'm using LinkedIn ATM (searching for a new job) and all the jobs I've applied for have gone off site to the company's own applicant submit site. So I don't get what LinkedIn is actually locking up?
      • xyzsparetimexyzan hour ago
        Ive found it good to find jobs to apply to on the companies own website
    • HDBaseT2 hours ago
      It is advertised as a necessary evil; "everyone needs one for employment"

      I recently deleted my LinkedIn. It is just used to data mine information from you. I think the site is generally pretty useless, even without all the privacy concerns.

      • recursivecaveat43 minutes ago
        99.9% of the time, it is just complete spam and a gross feeling data-mine. Twice it has gotten me job offers that have added a significant amount to my net worth. So my feelings are pretty mixed. I wouldn't blame anybody for disposing of it though.
  • CqtGLRGcukpy3 hours ago
    I think it's also because the regular dating sites are setup to not find you a match, so by bypassing them (at least in a way), you have a better chance of actually going on a date.

    To keep in mind is that this article talks about people who have had success using LinkedIn, I'm sure there are people who've tried it without success.

    • Gualdrapoan hour ago
      I seem to recall people were using the "flyby" feature of Strava as a dating platform. If it weren't for my poor eyesight and foggy glasses...
  • nokya3 hours ago
    Accidentally?
  • treetalker2 hours ago
    "I feel so honored to share that you should be six feet tall."
  • anonreeeeplor4 hours ago
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