‘Don’t listen to parents for career advice’: Mumbai CEO’s ‘unpopular opinion’ on LinkedIn goes viral

Published on: Sept 13, 2025 07:09 am IST People expressed how they relate to the Mumbai CEO’s post, with some adding that though parents mean well, they are not always updated about new career options. A CEO’s post about taking career advice from parents resonated deeply with LinkedIn users. The CEO argued that parents or their friends are not always updated enough to give career opinions to their children. The entrepreneur added that parents often share such advice because they want their kids to be “happy and secure.” The Mumbai CEO’s post has prompted a series of remarks, most of which agree with the entrepreneur. (Unsplash) “Unpopular opinion,” the Mumbai CEO wrote, adding, “Don’t listen to parents for career advice.” In the following lines, he explained what he meant by his remark. Also Read: Mumbai CEO recalls crying after firing 25 employees ‘back-to-back’: ‘That day, I didn’t feel like a leader’ “They aren’t updated with the best career options. Neither are their friends who they base their opinions off. They only want you to be happy and secure. If you can assure that for yourself, they will come around.” How did social media react? An individual commented, “Wow! I just
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