“Linkedin is astrology for corporate people — everyone pretending their career path was destiny instead of luck”
Agree
- Success stories erase privilege and timing
- Survivorship bias creates false narratives constantly
- Most career wins involve randomness
- Humble-bragging pretends luck was skill
Disagree
- Hard work genuinely creates opportunities
- Networking and strategy drive career growth
- Preparation meets opportunity in real ways
- Acknowledging luck undermines personal achievement unfairly
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