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I also capture moments through photos and videos while on vacation, but some influencers take it to another level.

For them, the holiday seems more about being on camera than truly experiencing it. It's their job, but we regular folks can fall into the trap of comparison.

I've noticed friends comparing their real experiences with what they see in vlogs, often feeling disappointed when things don't match up.

Recently, I watched a video where Rishikesh was portrayed in such a glamorous way that it was hard to recognize. I visited Rishikesh myself two years ago and appreciated its raw, laid-back vibe, but this influencer made it look like a luxury destination.

What are your thoughts on these travel influencers?

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Product Manager

I genuinely sometimes don't understand how influencers/content creators earn so much money and just spend on anything. It's too frustrating to see that you work your ass off everyday for 9-10 hours and get those weekends to chill and still can't save up enough money to go to Europe for 2 weeks. On the contrary, the influencers who don't have any fucking talent just do some random bs podcast, some clothing haul, some grwm and then go to a Taylor Swift concert and go to 5 countries in a year with the most luxurious stays. Is it just me or is it frustrating for everyone to see? They will meet any celebrity, buy the latest smartphone, have the best parties etc. It's like I want that life but I don't think I'll be able to ever get there.

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I have doing a lot research on these D2C brands , these brands are burning VC cash in ads and influncer marketing. 

And what just for topline !!

When will the focus or plan to focus on bottomline !!


Are these guys playing for valuation game or they really want to build profitable business out of it ??

Please correct me if i m wrong , also paying influncers butt load money wothout knowing the ROI , i think influncer marketing is a bubble which is yet to burst and the next phase is influencer led sales !!!

Why brands spend too much on topline ?

Program Manager

A few years back; Insta was run by Google influencers.
After some time then Microsoft & Amazon entered.
Then it was COVID > Layoffs season.

Now we see Instagram influencers from TCS, Accenture, WIPRO, HDFC Bank, SBI, Junior Constable from CRPF & so on…

Where we are heading? If everyone becomes an influencer then who will close the JIRA tickets? 😉🤷‍♂️

Which one is your weirdest corporate influencer?

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using layoffs and emotional drama to get likes .. such cringe influencers should be boycotted 

I hope the gullible junta understands the real motive

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Hi all, recently saw glimpse of one youtube video / podcast of Siwet tomar in black shirt where he said 9-5 vale 50-60 hazar kamate hai aur hum ek reel ke 1.5 lakh , i think they should now pick up their brains before saying this or putting it on apps , firstly , he is no one to comment and secondly if we people won't be working in backend , ban jata influencer aur kar pata post . 😊 I don't know why we are seen in this way , anyone with good skills is earning much more than quoted, I asked my delivery boy today , he said that he is getting paid 9k every week and 500 he makes daily from uber , so min he earns 51k per mnth

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- Aanvi Kamdar, a 27-year-old Indian social media content creator, died after falling into a 300-foot gorge while shooting Instagram videos at Kumbhe waterfall.
- Kamdar was with seven friends when she slipped on the slippery rocks and fell into the valley, making it difficult for rescuers to spot her initially.
- The rescue operation took about six hours due to steady rainfall and challenging terrain, with large stones falling around the team during the extraction.
- Kamdar was taken to Mangaon Taluka Government Hospital but succumbed to her injuries.
- Known for her travel videos, Kamdar had over 278,000 Instagram followers and often focused on 'monsoon tourism.' Her death has sparked cautionary messages about the risks of creating viral content. 

 Source: CBS

Indian Social Media Influencer Dies in Tragic Accident at Kumbhe Waterfall

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I noticed a trend on LinkedIn that people use the layoffs as an excuse to preach others that if you constantly upskill and learn then you will be safe from layoffs. 

To any freshers who believe in this crap listen this - The folks who got laid off from companies are not in any way underskilled. I've seen my colleagues get laid off at my previous company who were extremely talented and responsible for building products from scratch. 

These companies layoff people randomly and not skill based. They choose the people who are drawing more salary (often the most skilled) and fire them in the name of cost cutting. So, how does upskilling will help this situation?

Note that, the current tech market is unstable and will continue to be for next few years. Upskilling may get you up the corporate ladder but it won't in anyway save you from impending layoffs. The so-called influencers preaching this should STOP.

NOTICE this post, how this guy conveniently skipped mentioning Google layoffs in the list, since he currently works ar Google 😆

People who lecure to upskill to prevent layoffs need to stop 🛑

I swear dude, the subtle condescension is so annoying. "Don't be in your comfort zone" and shit - as if (most) people aren't already trying their best to stay up to date and keep their skills sharp. Sounds like classic victim blaming, if you ask me.

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Analyst

Have been hearing from many Product aspirants that certain famous Product Influencers have scammed them with promising referrals, jobs and mentorship via their Topmate links or courses. This appears to be true across the board including Product communities that prey on these people. 

What is even happening?

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Few weeks watched a reel from a famous influencer about this app where he shared the benefits one can gain from it and i did download the app and tried to open it and yet the app didn’t open even after my multiple tries so I uninstalled the app. 

Today, i did try to install it once again as i had to do my mobile phone recharge. 
I added the money to the wallet (3k) and then went on to do the recharge.
My recharge wasn’t successful and yet the money got deducted from the wallet. 
I have lost my 3k.

I did complain about it and still there is no response from their end. 
I even tried to call the helpline number and yet no response. 

Can anyone help me what to do now in such cases?
Can i get my hard earned money back?

Please share your knowledge and help me with it.

I have lately realised that many people have fallen for this scam and have lost their money. 

I don’t know how come PlayStore still allow such apps to run such scams.

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This post is about the McK suicide. Still had to use this random ass picture so that engagement is tip top. #shame

Still remember her classic "Accenture is firing 15,000 employees..." caption with a side profile candid (?) pose in some European city. Vultures.

What is the scope of influencer marketing in next 5 years ? Are all the companies feeling the dip in market ???

Is influencer marketing dead ??

Digital Marketer

Engagement profiteering and sympathy farming off someone's passing away is just pathetic and shameful.

They will stoop to any level if it gets them a few hundred likes and increases conversion to their actual business.

Stop gathering sympathy using the poor fellow please!

WTF is wrong with these LinkedIn influencers

So guys what did you learn for this? Now apply that to your job!

Bhel Puri Gyaan

Have come across many YT influencers cum freelancers cum podcasters - barely out of college but claiming to earn in crores. Not sure how true that is but if so, I do feel inferior though I am at a high paying job. Their constant show off makes it worse - one guy claimed in front of Bikchandani that he made 35L/month

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Corporate Strategist

I am not sure but how every influencers have faced everything in their life.
From being yelled by professors in front of whole class to going on foreign trip for first time after they became an influencer.

And all influencers are from tier-3 college, and everyone think going to college is waste and everyone needs to do remote jobs and leetcode.

PS: also saw an influencers who wrote he traveled by train for first time in life in 2022 (his 4th year of college)

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If you're gonna post a fake story atleast spend some time to make up your own version.

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