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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Shahana Yasmin

Indonesian actor’s LinkedIn ‘Open to Work’ badge ignites debate over unemployment

Prilly Latuconsina at the 'Andragogy' premiere during the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival - (Getty Images)

Actor Prilly Latuconsina apologised after a LinkedIn marketing stunt drew backlash from young Indonesians struggling to find jobs.

Latuconsina, 29, used the “Open to Work” badge on the employment-focused social networking platform on 26 January, with a message that said she wanted to gain some experience outside the the entertainment industry in an “offline sales” role.

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