India, Sept. 13 -- A CEO's post about taking career advice from parents resonated deeply with LinkedIn users. The CEO argued that parents or their friends are not always updated enough to give career opinions to their children. The entrepreneur added that parents often share such advice because they want their kids to be "happy and secure."

"Unpopular opinion," the Mumbai CEO wrote, adding, "Don't listen to parents for career advice." In the following lines, he explained what he meant by his remark.

"They aren't updated with the best career options. Neither are their friends who they base their opinions off. They only want you to be happy and secure. If you can assure that for yourself, they will come around."

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