To find these coments horrible in this day and age

[Pickledonion24]

I don’t often look on the daily mail but today I did I came across this article. She was saying how men used to come on to her on linkden so she changed her name to mrs. When reading the comments on the article. People where saying what did she expect with a photo like that and good look getting a male to give you a job

Her picture no way is saying boys come and inapropatly message me

Can you post the article? Or add screenshot?

Comments in the Mail? Were you expecting feminist dialectic? You need to not read the Mail if you don't want to read crap written by arseholes.

Sorry forgot photos

It's the comment section of the Daily Mail. You are unreasonable to expect anything else.

Some people will be along to this thread shortly to say that this woman's pictures are "inappropriate". People really like the word inappropriate.

She looks very glam. Unless that was appropriate for my professional image, I would choose a more businesslike photograph for Linkedin.

Just my opinion.

It reminds me of the discussion that came from the Man Who Has It All twitter post last week www.scarymommy.com/man-who-has-it-all-sexual-assault-twitter/

Disgusting comments. No words.

I thought a LinkedIn profile pic was suppose to be of one in business attire against a white backdrop to look professional.

I was just looking for that link OddBoots!

I dont think its "inappropriate" but i guess theres a broader question fo be asked about why women feel they need to expose shoulders, boobage, legs where men just wear shirts and trousers. Sure i bet some men would love to have our range of dress options, but i bet a higher number if women secretly wish that short hair and modest non descript clothing were acceptable. Men just have to be clean and crisp - women have to be styled.

You answered your own question there Gimme. Women are expected to be styled, "glammed up", wear heels and make-up. We are told that we aren't 'making an effort' if we don't do these things and then told that we are 'exposing' ourselves if we do. It's almost as if we are living in a society run by men, for the benefit of men.

It's a stupid photo to put on a professional site. but that's no excuse.

Why is she wearing an off-the-shoulder number with a coquettish pose for a Linked In profile?

That picture is actually completely inappropriate for linked in. It doesn't excuse bad behaviour but if definitely explains why she was a target.

*inappropraite as in not suitable not oh my god you can see her shoulder.

WOMEN:

Smile, but not too much.

Wear make up, but not too much.

Look smart, but not scary.

Don't look too powerful, oops too far the other way, now you look too feminine.

Look approachable, now you look slutty.

Turn 3/4, you don't want to look fat.

Wear heels, don't wear heels.

MEN:

Wear the same clothes you wear 90% of the time at work.

I'm surprised you're surprised by the comments, OP. This is the Daily Mail we're talking about after all. It's very well known for its misogynistic articles to get its cuntish commenters all frothing at the mouth.

MrsTerryPratchett hits the nail on the head -- great post. That's exactly it. Having to balance all of those things takes time and energy, and getting them wrong has a cost - all of which puts women at a disadvantage.

It does look (imo) like a pic for a dating site.

But, it's not on a dating site, is it?

Sorry - but it's not a professional image for LinkedIn - as diddl says, more like a picture for a dating site

totally inappropriate photo to use on a "professional" website.

I would bin her CV and any male CV showing their bare shoulders on a "professional" photo. It doesn't excuse people being rude, but she is inappropriate.

Yeah, like putting Mrs is going to put perverts off.... Same as with men- make sure the picture is professional- her's isn't really. I would say the exact same to a man with an unbuttoned shirt striking a pose.

I would also say someone putting Mrs in their title on LinkedIn would also look unprofessional- marital status is irrelevant and you'd hardly see a man putting Mr James Smith. I would wonder why she needed to make her married status obvious on a professional networking site.

Some people will be along to this thread shortly to say that this woman's pictures are "inappropriate". People really like the word inappropriate

She can wear what she likes and shouldn't get abuse. However, that is not a businesslike picture and if she is actually looking for serious business opportunities, she would be doing herself a huge favour using something much more toned down and professional.

inappropriate
ADJECTIVE
Not suitable or proper in the circumstances.

Photo clearly inappropriate in a business context.

MrsTerryPratchett I do see what you mean, but I wouldn't say that outfit is suitable for work (not in an office environment). So I would say that the rule for women too is 'wear what you wear at work'. I guess it all depends on the job you have/want.

You will also always have pervs on linkedin as it allows direct messages. I have had them too and my photo is professional.

I think it goes too far if we are considered misogynists for pointing out that not every single type of outfit is suitable for a professional environment.