LinkedIn: "Voluntary departure due to motherhood"

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You've been told at least twice on this thread.

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Anonymous wrote:Because it allows people to still contact her. She's not working; she hasn't vanished from the grid.

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Agree. I don't get what is obnoxious about this.

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I think it's worded in an adult manner.

It sounds like she is planning to go back at some point and is explaining why she is not currently employed.

Yes to all of the above.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You've been told at least twice on this thread.

I was asking the PP I specifically addressed. Not you.

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Anonymous wrote:Why not just deactivate your profile?

NEVER delete/deactivate your profile on social media websites - this prevent imposters from stealing your profile and befriending your contacts. Sounds far-fetched? I know someone who has been a victim.

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Anonymous wrote:Because it allows people to still contact her. She's not working; she hasn't vanished from the grid.

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Agree. I don't get what is obnoxious about this.

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I think it's worded in an adult manner.

It sounds like she is planning to go back at some point and is explaining why she is not currently employed.

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If I saw this on a LinkedIN profile of an applicant, even years later, I wouldn't consider them. Sounds ridiculous and self-important.

And you sound like you have a chip on your shoulder, simply because this woman stated the reason she left. If she hadn't stated this, and then years later re-entered the workforce, a hiring manager would have to ask about the gap on her resume. This way, she doesn't have to explain. She owns it and good for her.

If you think that, fine. Many hiring managers on here (I'm a new one) think saying this is a mistake.

Okay, so help us out. What should we say? I've left my LinkedIn at a standstill for two years because nothing sounds right. I'm very careful about putting out the right impression and this one has had me stumped since my child was born.

Nothing. Update it when you're working.

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Anonymous wrote:Why do you care? Jealous?

Not op but - seriously? What a joke. It's like the people who say their job is "CEO at Liam and Addison Inc." Just embarrassing.

Why would that embarrass you? I don't understand.

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Anonymous wrote:Why do you care? Jealous?

Not op but - seriously? What a joke. It's like the people who say their job is "CEO at Liam and Addison Inc." Just embarrassing.

Why would that embarrass you? I don't understand.

I would disconnect from anyone who listed this or anything similar as their occupation.

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Anonymous wrote:Why do you care? Jealous?

Not op but - seriously? What a joke. It's like the people who say their job is "CEO at Liam and Addison Inc." Just embarrassing.

Why would that embarrass you? I don't understand.

I would disconnect from anyone who listed this or anything similar as their occupation.

as would I

It's fine for FB, which is so outdated and just silly IMO. But for a professional site, using CEO of Blah Blah Household is absolutely absurd.

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Anonymous wrote:Because it allows people to still contact her. She's not working; she hasn't vanished from the grid.

+1

Agree. I don't get what is obnoxious about this.

+3
I think it's worded in an adult manner.

It sounds like she is planning to go back at some point and is explaining why she is not currently employed.

+1

If I saw this on a LinkedIN profile of an applicant, even years later, I wouldn't consider them. Sounds ridiculous and self-important.

And you sound like you have a chip on your shoulder, simply because this woman stated the reason she left. If she hadn't stated this, and then years later re-entered the workforce, a hiring manager would have to ask about the gap on her resume. This way, she doesn't have to explain. She owns it and good for her.

If you think that, fine. Many hiring managers on here (I'm a new one) think saying this is a mistake.

Okay, so help us out. What should we say? I've left my LinkedIn at a standstill for two years because nothing sounds right. I'm very careful about putting out the right impression and this one has had me stumped since my child was born.

Nothing. Update it when you're working.

And in the meantime, is it OK to just let your professional contacts wonder if you were fired?