Man Calls Out LinkedIn-Obsessed Corporate Workers—Goes Viral: ‘Terrify Me’ – Newsweek

A man’s Threads post about what he deems to be career-obsessed people has been applauded by viewers on the platform. The U.S.-based man, who goes by @austinjackson1995 on the Meta-owned app, had told viewers online: “People who post on LinkedIn and love their corporate career terrify me.” To his surprise, the post, shared on January 22, quickly went viral and has since been liked by over 13,000 users, with hundreds of viewers taking to the comment section to voice their agreement. “In our modern age of social media, most other platforms encourage authentic human connection, spaces where people bond over shared interests, creative projects, and genuine thoughts. LinkedIn, by contrast, is optimized exclusively for professional achievement and personal branding,” the post’s creator told Newsweek. “It rewards productivity tips and career milestones while discouraging the kind of authentic self-expression that actually builds meaningful relationships, and even opportunities. “People naturally connect through shared passions and interests, not through corporate accomplishments. What LinkedIn calls ‘networking’ often feels less like genuine community building and more like workplace surveillance extended into our digital lives.” It seems that many people in the comment section of the man’s post agree with the sentiment. “I would genuinely be
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