Watch out - What you say on Facebook or Twitter could get your fired

Although the economy is tough right now, some people don't seem to appreciate the job they have or ... umm seem to not realize that just about anyone can see your facebook or twitter posts. A word to the wise: Keep the personal stuff personal and don't post anything that could come back and haunt you.

Here are a few examples:via: http://applicant.com/how-to-lose-a-job-via-facebook-in-140-characaters-or-less/

A recent tweet by one would-be Cisco employee proves that when it comes to placing a permanent black mark on your resume via the Internet, Twitter is now the tool of choice. To illustrate, here’s the tweet the now Web-infamous "theconnor" shared with the world:

"Cisco just offered me a job! Now I have to weigh the utility of a fatty paycheck against the daily commute to San Jose and hating the work.”

It wasn’t long before Tim Levad, a "channel partner advocate" for Cisco Alert, shared this open response: "Who is the hiring manager. I’m sure they would love to know that you will hate the work. We here at Cisco are versed in the web."
via: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29796962/

via: http://www.resumebear.com/blog/index.php/2009/04/10/30-ways-to-loose-a-job-on-twitter/


So even if you might want to "burn" your boss, you should realize that you look like a fool and are potentially burning bridges that could get you your next job!