How often do you tweet? Or update your status on Facebook? Honestly, I don't do it often, many of my friends do. I know where they go, what they do, sometimes who they're with. It's still funny to read some of the comments that are online, but who else is watching. Sometimes we forget what is online that portrays us to other people. Last week, I was reading a very good article from the New York Times talking about some of the consequences of having "inappropriate" photos online. Though it may not be our behavior during work hours, companies take it very seriously when evaluating candidates for certain positions. Not just that, even when you have the job, is it smart to befriend your boss or higher rank people on Facebook? Personally, I don't think so. If you do, make sure to check what you say and what photos are uploaded. Don't talk about your job. Unfortunately, there have been times when people's profiles makes them look questionable. So, my advice is to be careful and watch out. Though the internet helps us to express ourselves, we have to remember who is watching and how much that may affect us.
Here's the link to the NY Times article: The Web Means the End of Forgetting
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