Left on Read? How One Job Seeker Served Up Petty, Professional Revenge on LinkedIn
Picture this: You’ve moved across the world, given up a cushy job, and suddenly find yourself in a land where you don’t speak the language—and where the job market is about as welcoming as a Monday morning alarm. In a moment of desperation and hope, you turn to the holy grail of networking: LinkedIn. You reach out to a fellow expat who’s already walked the path you’re struggling to find, hoping for a sliver of advice—or at least a coffee meetup.
But instead, you’re left on read. Not once, not twice, but several times over the months. Fast forward a year: you’re thriving in a new job, and guess who slides into your DMs, suddenly friendly and “passionate” about your company? That’s right—the same person who once ghosted you is now begging for a referral.
If you’re grinning at the sweet taste of karma, you’re not alone. This is the saga of u/girlbeyondboundaries, who shared her story of professional pettiness (served with a side of class) on Reddit’s r/PettyRevenge—and it unleashed a torrent of debate, high-fives, and a few raised eyebrows across the internet.