I've never needed LinkedIn in a 20 year career. I think you're way over estimating the so called "value" you get from this platform.
My last two jobs have also come from LinkedIn. Exactly how am i supposed to find remote jobs?
And I have been working for 30 years…
Networking is wildly better, but you know what makes it easier? Having a Rolodex of people I’ve worked with that shows where they’re currently at.