I am happy that a recent article revealed the risks of sharing your job complaints and personal lifestyle. Insurers and employers are now turning to social networking sites to track down their employees and clients. It’s quite genius really. In fact, I turned to social networking sites when hiring employers. I would easily place a huge red X on your resume if I found posts that revealed heavy partying or any unprofessionalism. Believe it or not, the easiest way to disqualify an employer are their status posts. If you can’t spell, than most likely you will not qualify for a receptionist position. I couldn’t imagine receiving emails from someone at work who types,
Gonna go 2 lunch. Do ya need anything? I be @ da restaurant across da street.I know…I lack in trying to emulate someone’s “ghetto” internet skills. I suck at trying to make this believable, however, I hope you get the point.
One of my facebook discoveries is being revealed to one of your associates and finding out that they aren’t who you thought they were. Whether this is good or bad, I discovered that some have poor work ethic. They get a job, and later complain about co-workers or annoying clients. Life isn’t easy. Get over it.
The worst job complaints are from teachers. After reading posts from young new teachers (none of my friends to make it clear) my jaw dropped as I was revealed about their bratty students and co-workers. As a Mother of a young child who will soon have to face the school system, it definitely worries me. Not to mention, I am a daughter of two teachers (both public and private entities). I never heard my parents share stories about how stupid their students are or laughing at their papers as they are grading them. I am proud of my parents trying to make a difference in a student’s life. You want them to succeed, not the opposite. When I shared this information to my parents, they simply said teaching isn’t for them. You don’t get involved into certain careers for the money.
Next time you wish to vent on facebook or share how hot or awesome you are, please pause and think about who is reading it.