Facebook has almost become this subculture at my job. Certain pieces of knowledge are found only on facebook and there are discussions in the break room based solely on facebook events. We are all friends with each other, but recently it has gotten a few people into trouble.
There is always the girl who goes home and sets their status to "Shitty day at work" or something similar. If your personal information states clearly where you work, then is probably not ok to put negative comments out there. I knew these things from years at a major university where the business school pounds it into your head, but not everybody is as well informed. I know not to ever go out in uniform if I'll be drinking, or complain about work in public places with my name tag still on. Common sense in reality, but the cyber world is getting to be the same way.
Recently we have had a few people let go for things found on facebook. The logic behind it is that if you put your company's name on your profile, you directly represent them; like it or not.
A guy was let go because he was in facebook pictures holding a beer with his work name tag on. Another girl was disciplined for implying bad things about her boss in her status.
Some atmospheres are more personal than others, but people really need to be careful what they vent about, especially if all of their personal and professional information is up. Facebook allows us to represent ourselves, but we also take on responsibilities when we join groups and corporate networks.
Jody, I am one of the few people without a Facebook page. I refuse to start one because everybody tells me that I should (I'm a rebel, non-conformist....yeah right). My sister and brother have facebook pages. It seems like my brother is obsessed with his Facebook page, always on his IPhone updating his posts. I don't know but recently, I've been considering creating my own page so that I can keep in touch with friends from NY. I moved to Georgia about a year ago. One thing is for sure, if I create a Facebook page, I'll make sure that it is somewhat professional and void of any stupidities that abound in the Facebook universe.
ReplyDeleteYour post was a good and informative read, especially for those who are ignorant when it comes to Facebook, like myself. Take care, Jody, and keep up the great work.