I’ve noticed that some people from the company continue to follow and monitor our LinkedIn profiles even after we were laid off and have moved on to new and better opportunities.
If you see that someone has landed a new role, a simple “congratulations” would be more appropriate than checking profiles, sharing posts internally, or gossiping about them.
For those who may not be aware, LinkedIn Premium allows users to see who is viewing their profile. It’s easy to notice repeated views. I could easily identify several individuals who have been checking my profile regularly.
Being laid off ultimately opened the door to better opportunities for many of us, and I’m grateful for where that journey has taken me. Sometimes what seems like a setback turns out to be the best thing that could happen.