Why would some people not update their LinkedIn months into a new job but rather make it look like they are currently unemployed?

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

Because they don’t care about LinkedIn, which has become almost unbearable to log into with all the influencer nonsense.

likesmart

They are active on LinkedIn though and have recent activity…

Some people don't want their family/ friends/ whoever to know where they work. They would prefer to keep it to themselves. Especially if their family is the kind that asks for money.

Regardless, some people value their privacy. Some people may miss the age before Linkedin when people weren't able to look a person up, see their whole career history, and compare their past experiences to those of a stranger's.

It feels a bit invasive, and I think it sort of spurs on a culture of judgment and competition. Everyone's story is unique, but I feel like Linkedin makes people feel like they have to explain and justify their background and roles to others. Just my take.

likesmart

I waited for a year because the partners from my last firm were obsessive and paranoid and were checking my page constantly. They had already hinted at blackballing me. I wanted to get through a review cycle, get excellent reviews, which I did, and then update it and let them try and trash me so everyone knew it was baseless.

As soon as I posted where I worked, associates at my last firm started telling me that they updated their constant story telling about me to include my new firm so current associates felt like they had reach and knew everything (and probably to make it seem like they made me since I went to a much higher ranked firm).

like

I didn’t update and it’s been 5 months. I’ll update after a year like mentioned above

like

Some privacy settings block non-connections from viewing current jobs I think.

like

Have heard it being done if they went round a recruiter to get a job (i.e through a friend during recruiter’s submission window).

Related Posts

Does anyone have experience working for or using Sylvan Learning Centers?

like

any suggestions on where to rent? preferably manhattan downtown or midtown. budget is ~2.1k or so. priorities are having a doorman, elevator, laundry in building at the very least

like

Exam scores are up!

I took FAR in Aug and AUD last week. Didn’t pass FAR and feeling like I may have passed AUD. My original NTS for them runs out on dec 18. If I get a new NTS for one of them to take before busy season do I have to wait to take it until after my original NTS runs out?

like

Can anyone refer me to Google for a TAM role ?

I am serving notice period and wanted to join Google.

Hello Everyone,

Can someone please help me in understanding the below profile. Any Tips to prepare for Interview.

Thanks!

Post Photo
like

I’m studying for the SHRM-CP with the Mometrix (study guides, online course, and flash cards), however I’m super overwhelmed with all of the information. What are some best practices to ensure I grasp all of the concept ? Any advice would be much appreciated!!!

I’m a new business and only have a couple online reviews so far (from friends). How do I encourage customers to post reviews?

like

How long do you spend on monthly reporting for your clients?
My 3-person team spends about 15+ hours a month each writing monthly reports for our clients (99 small retainer clients). We’ve received feedback that they’re too complicated and the clients just want to know - are we on the right track, what action items are there, and what any next steps are in their strategy.
How do you simplify without losing value?

like

Hi all ,
I am looking for a job in
Accenture in HR (operations) , currently working with KPIT Pune
I have 3yrs of experience.
Grateful for any leads , thanks in advance!

like

I am interviewing for an agency and they haven't extended any offers but want me to provide them with all sorts of documents. Is this sus or am I just overtly wary?

like

How does your workplace measure the success of a marketing campaign and do you think that method is a valid/smart way of measuring it?

likeuplifting

Is there a professional/respectful way to decline a take home case study that doesn't automatically disqualify you from the candidate pool?

like

How is the EAD department at Bosch?

like

Hi Fishes,
Please let me know if permanent WFH is true in Infosys. Saw this paragraph in offer letter.
Thank you.

Post Photo
like

Could someone please provide inputs on below 2 orgs have offer from both of them.

Tech stack- java , microservice developer YOE- 7 years

CBRE - 26fixed +2 rrb + 2 JB(after providing 31.5 ctc counter offer , 28 fixed 2.8 variable)
UST global - 31 fixed + 1.5 variable + 2 JB

Can anyone from @CBRE suggest what is the package they're providing , i think i am being lowballed by the HR CBRE UST Global.

like

Any here sell covered calls? How often do you do it?

like

Hallo 🐠 got a promotion and transfer opportunity to move to Amsterdam from the US (I’m in the industry). Looking for inputs on best neighborhoods to rent a place! I’m moving with my fiancé and we are in our late 20s

like

Praying no one brings up the election in our team meeting today.

like

I ranked #2 on the Whova leaderboard at 2022 NPA Annual Conference! #NPA2022AC - via #Whova event app

like

Additional Posts in Big Law

Has anyone heard anything about Up or Out? Got an invite a couple of times, but trying to figure out if this is a scam or something.

like

Thoughts on Steptoe & Johnson? Particularly DC office. Considering applying. Thanks!

like

Anyone know the average associate hours billed at Gunderson?

like

Blast to the past - Anyone going to closing dinners and/or getting deal toys?

like

What item has been your favorite purchase for your home/apt?

like

Are tech trans hours better/more predictable than M&A?

like

After you are stealth laid off, other than job search, what do you do? I assume they won’t give you work and even if they do, you can politely decline? How do you feel about you are not progressing anymore and seeing other people progressing in their career? I have no intention to make partner, but still feel a bit stuck not doing that much.

like

Real estate / real estate finance associates, is everyone still crazy busy or are you noticing a bit of a slow down? I’m at an Am Law 20 and was crazy this year through most of the summer, but have seen a pull back in workload / deal flow the past few weeks.

like

Thoughts on Quinn Emmanuel? How grade conscious are they?

like

Anyone taken a 3week vacation before?

like

Anyone have slow months where you burn through a lot of your allotted pro bono/professional development hours to keep hitting minimum daily hours? The past few weeks have been like this for me. Should I be concerned (I.e., will this reflect poorly on me, come review time? Will I have dug myself too much of a hole if I keep burning my non-billable hours?) I’ve been asking partners if I can assist in any projects so I can fill my plate, but I’ve only gotten small (4-6 hour) tasks handed my way.

like

Looking for some encouragement. Has anyone here received an overall negative performance review or has been put on a development/performance plan and was able to turn things around for the better?

like

Those of you who have transferred offices at the same firm, how did it go? How did you present the request? I am a junior hoping to transfer from a satellite to a larger market’s office.

like

Thoughts on getting fed government jobs? I'm a first year associate in a specialized transaction group in DC and I fucking hate it. I had an internship at a federal department in school but after that went 2L SA/firm. Any hope of finding something? Right now my plan is to just start spamming USAjobs and hope something eventually sticks.

like

PSA - We are headed into a self-imposed economic slow down. Now is not the time to lateral but if you do, I would make sure you are at a recession-proof practice or firm. The top law firms will be okay (they always are) but if you are part of a larger group of associates with no work, you are likely to be axed. Latham did it in the 2008 and 2011 and it will happen again. If you are an associate or really anyone but a rainmaker, you are expendable.

like

To the lender counsel that forgot to mention they needed original signature pages for a deal that closed early this year and decided to chase and harass me a day before thanksgiving and a day after thanksgiving multiple times. F*ck you. I don’t know what is driving your lack of courtesy but I have represented the same bank before and know their usual original signature requirement.

like

Anyone apply to clerkships after working at your firm for a while? Any advice? Currently a second year putting out applications

like

Does anyone here know any good recruiters for Boston? Not looking to move, but want some intel (and feel awkward reaching out to the recruiter who placed me here).

like

Is it normal for 4 different recruiters to contact you in a single afternoon for 1 job posting?? This is getting absurd and distracting

like

Thoughts on recording meetings. In Texas and have ADHD. I’ve been recording internal meetings for the past couple of weeks and my work product has improved exponentially. I’m able to go back and listen to the directions over again. In law school I had a note that gave me permission to do this. Is this taboo in a firm?

likesmart

New to Fishbowl?

Download the Fishbowl app to
unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.
That was just a preview…
Sign Up to see all discussions
  • Discover what it’s like to work at companies from real professionals
  • Get candid advice from people in your field in a safe space
  • Chat and network with other professionals in your field
Sign up in seconds to unlock all discussions on Fishbowl.

Already a user?
Login here

Share

Embed this post

Copy and paste embed code on your site

Preview

Download the
Fishbowl app

See what’s happening in your industry
from the palm of your hand.

A phone with Fishbowl app

Scan your QR code to download
Fishbowl app on your mobile

Download app

Sign up for free to view this conversation on Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Already have an account? Log in

Sign up for free to continue using Fishbowl

By continuing you agree to Terms of Use(New) and Privacy Policy(New)
Messaging rates may apply

Already have an account? Log in

For account settings, visit Fishbowl on Desktop Browser or

General

Legal