Added a recruiter on LinkedIn from an agency I don’t really wanna work at. Now he and a few people from that agency is looking at my LinkedIn profile. 😒

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Posting as :
works at
You are currently posting as works at

oh no. you’re getting looked at for a job. you poor soul.

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And?

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Better than the realtors looking at my profile 🤷‍♂️

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Maybe you can sell it

Powerful story

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Damn, are you okay? I think there are coupon codes for Talkspace.

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I had something similar happen to me. I posted an old iPhone on eBay. Strangest thing. Someone tried to buy it. The nerve.

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It’s a long road and they may be at other agencies one day.

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........tiny violin

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Lmao you stalked them first

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I know. I was at a bad mind space that day when I just added whatever recruiters LinkedIn suggested.

What did you expect?

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You’re legally obligated to quit your job and wait for their offer though.

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Then remove the connection? Don’t see the problem here with having a job opportunity in your midst. Many people would love to be recruited and considered. #privileged

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What a dork

“We got another one!” Don’t let it go to your head!

Imagine that happening but they didn’t accept your connection request. #FeelsBadMan.

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