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Full-time girlfriend role? LinkedIn post from Gurugram goes viral with 26 applicants

A humorous LinkedIn post advertising a “girlfriend” role has gone viral after 26 people reportedly applied, triggering debate over modern dating and online platforms.

By NES Web Desk

Dec 15, 2025 19:33 IST

I need a girlfriend, I need a girlfriend. But where will I find one? Finally, a young man posted an 'advertisement' on LinkedIn. That post for a 'girlfriend job' didn't take long to go viral. The surprising thing was that 26 people even applied for the job.

A user posted a screenshot of that job advertisement post from LinkedIn on Reddit. Since then, intense discussion has begun. It shows that the girlfriend position requires working in Gurugram, Haryana. It's a full-time hybrid role. Job description and qualifications have also been provided in detail.

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What work needs to be done? The employer wanted to see emotion among the applicants for the girlfriend position. Emphasis was placed on speaking beautifully. It was also mentioned that constant companionship and support would be required. Additionally, it was stated that one must be ready to work shoulder to shoulder with their partner. It was said that understanding and mutual respect are most important.

The employer also separately highlighted several qualities. It was said that these qualities are essential in the 'ideal candidate'. These include kindness, honesty, sense of humor, and mutual respect. However, it's clear that this advertisement was made in jest.

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No one can stop laughing after seeing such an advertisement. Many are saying, 'If you're Indian, then every app is a dating app.' Many believe that in real life too, there's no difference between networking platforms, matrimony apps, and dating apps. However, some are saying, 'Ah, relationships should indeed be like this. He did well by posting the advertisement.'

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