How To Lose Your Job In 140 Characters or Less

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We all know that what we say online has real world consequences. From your Facebook status to your Twitter feed, nothing you do on a social networking site is private. Still, it seems that there are still people who don't seem to be able to wrap their heads around the concept. It's not enough to make sure that you don't have any co-workers as Facebook friends or that none of your followers are your boss.

The best rule to follow is to never Tweet or Post anything that you wouldn't say in front of the entire world. Because, when you think about it, that's pretty much what you're doing. Still don't believe me? Take a look at some of these fire-worthy Tweets:


 

 

 

What did you think about these? Have you ever been caught sharing more than you should? Please share your thoughts in the comments.

 

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  • Melissa Kennedy
    Melissa Kennedy
    Thanks for the great comments. Yep, maybe they didn't want to work there anyway.
  • Yassine
    Yassine
    Thanks for being on point and on target!
  • Weneeke H
    Weneeke H
    The moral here... I didn't want to work for you anyway. Somebody was trying to get out of a situation.

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