Paranoia, toxicity, and lack of ethics - Anonymous employee LinkedIn Employee Review

1.0
24 May 2023
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Free food, prestige of a name company. A good manager can help your career.

Cons

The most toxic and unethical place I’ve ever worked. I feel I have PTSD after working at LinkedIn. For young people only! Ongoing revolving door that keeps paranoia high--no one gives opinions. Constant ageism, gossip, favoritism, aggression, resentment, revenge, and spies. Racism also. They get you when you're young and strong, but stay for your resume and leave before they destroy you. Those who know how to play the hardball game of politics survives this cut throat environment. Soon, it'll only be interns and management.

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