Can I Use LinkedIn to Say Goodbye to Direct Reports After Being Fired in New York?
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You seem to be unusually concerned about sparing the feelings of a company that just shit canned you.
You should definitely reach out! Whether it’s recruiting or not, it’s business. I would definitely not disparage the former company, even if they start to talk bad about the company, just talk around that.
You aren’t being negative by reaching out to someone saying “Hey it was great working with you, unfortunately my time at the company has come to an end.”
In the words of the Countess herself, just be cool, don’t be uncool.
I’m sure you’re just kind of in a haze after a perp walk, take care of yourself, friend.
I say yes! My husband’s director was let go recently and the director reached out to my husband via LinkedIn so share those thoughts. My husband was very touched by his words.
Of course you can. You can even email their work email if you want.
Why were u fired?
The real test is WHO reaches out to you to express themselves and wanting to keep in touch.
This is why I keep a separate contacts list on my phone. Yes. By all means reach out.
Absolutely.
Of course you can. Folks you worked with are your network, you can continue to engage with them long after you both leave the company. You just have to honor anything you signed like confidentiality, etc. which shouldn’t be a big issue.
Do it. Keep in touch with them.
You don’t work there anymore. What’s HR gonna do if they disapprove? Fire you?
I’m so sorry! Of course you can contact whoever you want via LinkedIn. It’s totally not weird. I often reach out to former colleagues after they were let go.
What are they going to do, fire you again?
I don’t see anything wrong with this. You’re Human and so are they.
Nope, that’s a pretty normal activity
Why were you fired
It’s a free country. I certainly reached out to mine in the past regardless of why I left.
It doesn’t matter what your company thinks at this point. Regardless of the circumstances, you need to network starting now and get references for the next job. Your company does not define who you are. Often times, depending on industry, it’s a small community.
Sure
Don’t. The internet is forever….
LMFAO what’re they going to do to you? Fire you again?
They can’t stop you from sending your contact info to their work accounts.
Yes, this is normal.
Of course you can. LinkedIn is not your former employer’s property. Unless you signed something saying otherwise, you have no restrictions on how you use LinkedIn
Of course you can.
lol imagine getting shit canned by a company and still feeling beholden to them
They canned you. Do whatever you want.
Sure, why not? What are they going to do to you, fire you again?
Once you’re gone, VERY few people give a shit about you. Maybe 2 or 3. Direct reports care the least due to the nature of the job. Focus on other things.
They can’t stop you from talking to anyone, you’re no longer employed by them.
When I quit a few years back, my boss did the classic “you can’t quit, you’re fired”. I was told to stop working and they’d collect my things later that day.
Then the HR person tried telling me I was also not allowed to continue speaking with former coworkers. I reminded her that I was told specifically to “stop working” and that had nothing to do with talking to anyone. Pointed out she was CCed on that email from my boss. She dropped it immediately.
You were fired. Unless they bought your silence with severance you can recruit who you want. Otherwise read the agreement and follow it.
They have forgotten your name. Move on.
Yes, just be careful. You may need references, so it is always good to reach out.
Some companies may order their employees not to speak with you. Be ready for that.
You don’t live in North Korea you can do what you want.