I am super introverted and I hate networking. It is very uncomfortable for me to put myself out there and ask for help. It feels like I am begging. But I’ve been trying b/c I really want a new job. This senior leader that my company works with (we’ve met twice) ADDED ME on LinkedIn. When I saw they had a career that I can only dream off, I got the courage to reach out to them just to chat and get advice. YAHH, they left me on Read and now I am embarrassed. Did I make a mistake? What I do?

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You’re fine. Let the individual respond to you. Move on. When you see the individual again, you can chat in person about the advice you’re seeking.

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I would suggest taking communication course, joining toast masters , going to your local business events and just putting yourself in situations where you have to chat with strangers.

You are reading too much into LinkedIn interactions and extrapolating it by too much. It takes one click to add someone. And response is never guaranteed. It’s not a personal relationship. You can simply follow up

Not trying to be rude, but you will have a limited career in consulting if hate networking. It can be improved though if you put in an effort

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Common on LinkedIn. I've both been left on read and left other people on read 🤷‍♂️
It's take not a big deal. Frustrating on your end here, though

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They responded 😂😂 This was just my anxiety talking lol Motivation is back lol

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lol!!

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