Is it OK to message someone on LinkedIn about a job they just left (quickly!)

parc

Hi there

I was talking to an in-house recruiter about a role at a small company.

I noticed the previous person in the position left after 3 months and they are now looking for a new job (after being in their pervious job 3.5 years)

Is it a bit rude to message them asking what it was like? I mean they could have been fired, harassed, or they could've just decided it was a sh1t show and left.

What do you think?

Padre_Pio

Nope, sure worst they'll do is ignore you.

Ask them what money they were on too, in case the company is taking the p*ss.

bucketybuck

If you are a contact with them on LinkedIn then sure, I'd ask the question.

If not a contact, then I don't know how you know their details, so I assume you are.

parc

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119400210#Comment_119400210

I searched the company for past employees

Jim2007

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058256555/is-it-ok-to-message-someone-on-linkedin-about-a-job-they-just-left-quickly

Well if they are a diligent person of integrity, which most are they will refuse to discuss it with you and possible send feedback to their old mates about it and if not they may fill you with a load of crap and you will not know which is which....

gameoverdude

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119400462#Comment_119400462

Why would they care? They'll answer or they won't.

I personally wouldn't unless they were associated with people I trust.

Jim2007

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119400480#Comment_119400480

Because people do all kinds of crap for all kinds of reasons and placing something that is important to you in the hands of someone random individuals you don’t know is not a smart idea.

• Disgruntled employees will take every opportunity to badmouth their employers
• others who want their mate to get the job will discourage you from applying
• and others just like to play with your head
• 
  

gameoverdude

Very valid points. I was in basic mode in my thought process yesterday.

callaway92

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119400462#Comment_119400462

That's not diligence with integrity - That's just being an absolute sadcase

exitstageleft

Sure why not ask? You can take any answer with a pinch of salt - it'll only form part of your overall opinion of the role / company anyway.

Padre_Pio

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119400462#Comment_119400462

They likely wont.

Besides, if I was recruiting, it wouldn't bother me if heard a candidate was asking ex workers about the job.

Mrs OBumble

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119400462#Comment_119400462

After leaving the job only 3 months after starting?

Best case, the job is fibs but they had a personal issue come up. They won't give details but they will reassure you.

More likely the job is missold. Or the boss is crazy. They'll tell.