Logged into LinkedIn for the first time in months, and I feel like this says it all
First thing you see
"Do you want a new job?
A) Yes
B) Yes, but not right now"
The concept of being content with your current job, and *not wanting to career climb* seems utterly anathema to the modern corporate world, and I feel like that explains a lot about where we're at.
![Screengrab of top of a LinkedIn feed, which shows a picture of a diverse trio of people having a meeting over coffee. Under that is the question "Hi [Name], are you looking for a job right now?" with the options "Yes" and "No, but I'm open". Those are the only answers permitted.](https://friendica.gidikroon.eu/photo/preview/640/2618153 "Screengrab of top of a LinkedIn feed, which shows a picture of a diverse trio of people having a meeting over coffee. Under that is the question \"Hi [Name], are you looking for a job right now?\" with the options \"Yes\" and \"No, but I'm open\". Those are the only answers permitted.")
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Dean Burnett (that brains guy)
in reply to Dean Burnett (that brains guy) • • •Am reminded of my friend's dad. The factory he worked in all his life was bought by new owners, who brought in a bunch of freshly minted twentysomething managers, who interviewed all the senior employees. Friend's Dad's went like this
"So, where do you see yourself in 5 years time?"
"...doing my job, like I've always done?"
"But don't you want to progress!?!"
"I'm 58 years old and have been doing this same job for 30 years. Where would I want to progress to?"
Adam
in reply to Dean Burnett (that brains guy) • • •eapl.mx
in reply to Dean Burnett (that brains guy) • • •Well, I think you are extrapolating the point a bit. They get value on promoting you to employers and they are using a dark pattern to force us to do it...
But yes. It's OK to feel good in your current position.
Geoff 🏴
in reply to Dean Burnett (that brains guy) • • •Repeatedly.
Irina
in reply to Dean Burnett (that brains guy) • • •