Does anyone pay for LinkedIn Premium who isn't looking for another job? Is it just a big flag on your profile announcing this? Whenever I see a contact with that gold logo next to their name I just assume they are looking. TC 200k
You can just hide the badge from your profile tbh
Yes. When they offer a free month. Why not?
You can just hide it!
Or they have a friend/SO at LinkedIn who gives it them it
You can absolutely hide the premium icon if you think that is going to make people think you are looking. In your profile, click on pencil icon -> click on drop-down next to premium icon -> turn off the setting for premium profile badge This will hide the premium icon from your profile.
They could also be hiring