LinkedIn Deletes 14-Year-Old SpaceX Engineer's Account Because Of His Age

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A recent Santa Clara University graduate who works for SpaceX was banned from LinkedIn due to his age.

Kairan Quazi, a 14-year-old engineer who will be working for SpaceX, has recently been offered one of the most coveted jobs in his sector.

However, LinkedIn appears to have decided that the inability to secure a position with Elon Musk's space company was insufficient justification for changing the platform's age restrictions.

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After receiving a note saying that the decision was made because he was under 14 years old, Kairan was abruptly removed from the social channel.

Despite having one of the most sought-after careers in engineering today, Kairan will likely have to wait a few years to network with his peers on LinkedIn because the minimum age to join is 16.

Unbelieving Kairan expressed his anger on Twitter after receiving a notification from LinkedIn informing him that his account had been terminated.

He explained that he frequently meets this sort of "illogical, primitive nonsense" as a young professional.

"@linkedin just sent me this notice that they are deleting my account because I'm not 16," the engineer wrote alongside a screengrab of the message LinkedIn had sent him.

"This is the illogical, primitive nonsense that I face constantly," he continued.

"I can be qualified enough to land one of the most coveted engineering jobs in the world but not qualified enough to have access to a professional social media platform that's critical to my career path?”

"@LinkedIn showing everyone how regressive some tech company policies are."

But Kairan isn't going anywhere, and he ends his tweet by asking to meet with a "decision maker" at the business who might be able to assist resolve the problem.

LinkedIn initially commended Kairan for his excitement but made clear that it was against the rules to do so.

"We're excited by your enthusiasm, energy, and focus. We can't wait to see what you do in the world," the message received by the engineer reads.

"LinkedIn has a minimum age requirement of 16 years of age for all members. Because you currently do not meet the age eligibility criteria to join, we have restricted your account.”

"You are welcome back on the platform once you turn 16 or older."

The social networking site said that Kairan has received a refund for any fees associated with his premium subscription.