Fear of Posting a Post

A brief about the motivation/demotivation to write this post:

Yesterday I showed my close friend by blog "LinkedIn Connection or Ghosts". He liked it, so with all the courage i posted it on LinkedIn only to delete it from LinkedIn in next few seconds out of fear....So Why....?

Why We Absolutely Fear Writing Blogs About Issues with LinkedIn (Because Who Wants a Career Anyway?)

Ah yes, the sacred temple of professional excellence—LinkedIn. Where dreams are LinkedIn, buzzwords are baptized, and everyone is either a Thought Leader, Lifelong Learner, Innovation Evangelist, or, dare we say… Open to Work with a perfectly filtered photo staring into the existential void.

But wait—what happens when you have the audacity, the sheer nerve, to write a blog pointing out a few… cracks in the marble? Let’s explore why most of us would rather eat stale office birthday cake than say anything even mildly critical about our beloved professional playground.

1. We Fear the Wrath of the Algorithm Gods

LinkedIn's algorithm is like that quiet HR person who says nothing but remembers everything. You say something cheeky, and suddenly your “Happy Work Anniversary!” post gets three likes—including your own.

The algorithm loves motivation, hustle, and pretending you got promoted when you actually just changed your job title from Manager to Manager II. Try writing a post titled "Why LinkedIn Endorsements Are a Joke" and poof! You’re banished to engagement purgatory, right next to people who post memes without the word “leadership” in the caption.

2. Because Burning Bridges Is Sooo.. 2010

LinkedIn is not just a platform. It’s your online reputation, your digital Rolodex, and your eternal vault of professional receipts. You write a post saying "Connections never respond when you actually need help" and instantly, that one ex-colleague from five jobs ago (who once liked your birthday post) silently unfollows you.

Remember, everyone here is “always hiring for the right fit.” And nothing says wrong fit like someone who speaks their mind. Shhh.....

3. Because “Authenticity” Must Be Approved by PR

Irony of ironies—LinkedIn claims to love authenticity. But only the right kind. Authenticity that ends in a lesson about perseverance. Authenticity that starts with failure and ends with “I just joined Google.” But God forbid your “authentic” blog mentions that maybe—just maybe—your connections are useless when you actually need a referral.

Write that post and you’ll be greeted with a dozen comments like: “Maybe you need to build better relationships. ”Translation: Shut up and keep clapping for job promotions you didn’t get.

4. We Can’t Risk Offending the Influencer-Peacocks

Let’s face it: LinkedIn influencers are the modern-day philosophers. They post deep, original thoughts like “Teamwork makes the dream work,” or “Leadership is not a position—it’s a mindset.

”Profound.

Now imagine your blog says something like, “Most LinkedIn posts are copy-paste TED Talk summaries with emojis.” Suddenly, you’re the problem. You're a bitter, toxic outsider who just doesn't get the power of professional storytelling.

5. Because Getting Blocked by a “Founder | Investor | Visionary | Unicorn Whisperer” Is a Career Death Sentence

You never know when that guy who posted “Grind now, shine later 💪🚀” might be your future boss. Or investor. Or the VC behind your company's next round. Do you really want to be the person who wrote “LinkedIn is becoming Professional Instagram”? Didn’t think so.

In Conclusion: Stay Quiet, Clap Louder, and Keep Networking

Sure, you could write that honest blog about how connections don’t respond, how referrals are transactional, how the platform pushes a culture of hollow hustle and empty validation—but why would you?

Better to write something safe. Something inspiring. Something like:

“Got laid off. Felt lost. But today, I start a new journey.”

Trust me. You’ll get 500 likes and maybe—just maybe—your next job. Because God forbid you write what you actually feel.

So, would you like to publish this on LinkedIn, or would that be career suicide? 😏