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To be so embarrassed?

279 replies

ToTheMax0 · 19/01/2023 19:00

Was facebook stalking a new male colleague. No reason really, just wanted to find out more about him.
Not sure how on earth I managed it but I ended up sharing his profile photo on my own page. Been up for at least an hour and sure people from work have seen.
Literally dying of embarrassment

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TheHauntedPencilCase · 19/01/2023 20:51

Crybaby96 · 19/01/2023 20:03

Oh shit I didn't know that about LinkedIn. I'm cringing at the people who now know I have been stalking them and not in a business capacity at all 🙈

Me neither. I may never leave the house again

Actionfilm · 19/01/2023 20:52

😄😄😄 that is unfortunate. Laugh it out.

TheHauntedPencilCase · 19/01/2023 20:52

LamaRama · 19/01/2023 20:49

This happened to me!!! My husband’s ex tagged herself in the photo right on our DC. It was a FB photo of the three of us and she tagged herself in it, hahah! They hadn’t spoken for years and weren’t even a couple for that long before they split up. I suppose it just shows we all stalk a bit on FB… Heard nothing else from her and presumed it was just a little mishap…

This thread is literally killing me from laughing

Darkdiamond · 19/01/2023 20:55

I know someone whose daughter (aged 4) was playing on her phone. She managed to find a random online article about divorce, share it to Facebook, tag about 10 friends and then tag herself (the mum) as 'feeling lonely'. Her husband certainly found this interesting!

Whatsssupppeurgh · 19/01/2023 21:02

🤣🤣🤣Oh sorry op, cringeworthy. Def put up a status saying your Fb has been hacked and just bullshit and say to people not to open any messages from you. Maybe share a few weird pics from others pages too, so it’s not just him

BluIsTheColour · 19/01/2023 21:03

U must blame it on ur child/niece/nephew!

I'd have to say funny thing happened I was going to add u on Facebook then my niece was playing with my fone and somehow shared ur profile pic 😂

JammiDodgers · 19/01/2023 21:03

I’ve had the shittiest day … someone bumped my car, had a shitty attendance letter from my child’s school, my eldest is under the hospital and my anxiety is through the roof but this… THIS… made me roar 🤣🤣🤣🤣

AllHunsBlazing · 19/01/2023 21:05

Just for anyone else panicking about LinkedIn stalking…

“Note: Even if you have a Premium account, you won't see the names of viewers who choose to browse in private mode or private profile characteristics. We respect the privacy of members who don't wish to reveal information about themselves when viewing profiles. Was this answer helpful?”

Yes, LinkedIn. Extremely helpful. Thank you 😊

Godlovesall26 · 19/01/2023 21:09

Grapewrath · 19/01/2023 19:04

Hahaha I’d blame my kids and say they were fucking about with my phone

This !! (Sorry different time zone can’t read all). If you happen to have older kids, perfect !

Whatsssupppeurgh · 19/01/2023 21:12

@AllHunsBlazing I used to be seeing a guy who worked for LinkedIn, during the initial flirting stage, I used to look up his profile. One day he jokingly said to me ‘Oh and I see you’ve been checking out my LinkedIn profile’ I could’ve died…so people do see when you look up their profile?

LikeTearsInRain · 19/01/2023 21:12

LOL people will know exactly what you were doing. Got a DP?

Godlovesall26 · 19/01/2023 21:12

Godlovesall26 · 19/01/2023 21:09

This !! (Sorry different time zone can’t read all). If you happen to have older kids, perfect !

And yeah just saw a post above about nice / toddler / ….

Blame it on the kids and be extremely cheery and lighthearted about it all (do prepare a detailed story about either a younger kid and everyone in the family found it so hilarious, or a nightmare teen throwing a strop for no Uggs or whatever)

don’t worry op it’s really fine 💚

Remagirl · 19/01/2023 21:13

ToTheMax0 · 19/01/2023 19:00

Was facebook stalking a new male colleague. No reason really, just wanted to find out more about him.
Not sure how on earth I managed it but I ended up sharing his profile photo on my own page. Been up for at least an hour and sure people from work have seen.
Literally dying of embarrassment

Delete it and look surprised if anyone mentions

Norberta · 19/01/2023 21:15

When I was at uni a girl I didn’t know especially well made my name her Facebook status (I assume as she was trying to stalk me and typed my name into the wrong box) I was super flattered and just found the whole thing mildly amusing. so I can safely say this guy and your colleagues will feel the same it’s really no biggie although I do get that you are having a big cringe right now. Hug for you!

Godlovesall26 · 19/01/2023 21:15

Godlovesall26 · 19/01/2023 21:12

And yeah just saw a post above about nice / toddler / ….

Blame it on the kids and be extremely cheery and lighthearted about it all (do prepare a detailed story about either a younger kid and everyone in the family found it so hilarious, or a nightmare teen throwing a strop for no Uggs or whatever)

don’t worry op it’s really fine 💚

Sorry that was niece

I’m unsure about deleting, could seem weird and spark more gossip.

Id be more inclined to prepare a detailed hilarious kids story, even confide it to the office gossip as in omg, spread it out and get it forgotten by tomorrow or until Xmas party

MyWillyBrokeTheDogBowl · 19/01/2023 21:16

I’m howling 🤣🤣🤣

AllHunsBlazing · 19/01/2023 21:17

Not if you’ve set up private browsing mode. According to LinkedIn’s FAQs anyway.

Maybe someone who actually worked for Linked in could bypass that though? Who knows.

tiredmama23 · 19/01/2023 21:17

MaureenSowerbuttsCardi · 19/01/2023 20:39

This is very funny but why didn't you just delete it @ToTheMax0 ?

I said the same hours ago 😂

PrincessHoneysuckle · 19/01/2023 21:17

You have to move countries asap

sadeyedladyofthelowlandsea · 19/01/2023 21:18

Ed Balls

FairyLightAddict · 19/01/2023 21:18

Emigrate. ASAP.

SnuggleBuggleBoo · 19/01/2023 21:19

If it makes you feel any better, I once texted my sister confessing to how much I fancied my best friend's boyfriend. Only I didn't send it to my sister. I realised too late I'd sent it to my best friend!!

Ohyeahbabe · 19/01/2023 21:23

🥴🤦🏼‍♀️
Oh God OP I cringed for you! 😂 Bloody Facebook! Mine has a mind of its own. A good few years ago when FB was relatively new I was seeing a really hot guy and was doing some FB stalking. Unbeknown to me I sent his ex a friend request!!! Weirdly she accepted but he thought I was nuts (unsurprisingly) and that was the end of our beautiful romance 😂

bellalou1234 · 19/01/2023 21:26

No but I was stalking someone for same reason on Instagram happily watching their live story thing only to be told you can see who's viewed. This was someone very senior at work who I'd never spoke to

rollerblind · 19/01/2023 21:27

@Theredfoxfliesatmidnight that is GOLD