I don’t like posting on Linkeding
I got a good job and also got into an Ivy League school, but I’m not a very social person and I’ve always disliked bragging. I’ve always preferred to stay humble and keep things private.
For example, when I travel, I rarely post pictures on Instagram because I sometimes feel bad for people who may not have the opportunity or means to travel. In the same way, I hesitate to post things like “I’m attending this school” or “I got this amazing job,” because I know seeing those kinds of posts every day can make some people feel discouraged or depressed.
At the same time, I feel like I almost have to post these things because everyone else seems to do it, and I don’t want recruiters to think I don’t care. I do care. I’m proud of my job and my school, and I’m grateful for these opportunities. I just hate posting things or sharing “inspirational” content on LinkedIn. I’m a private person and I naturally like to keep things to myself, but sometimes I feel pressured to do otherwise.