When will some folks realize that unless their privacy settings are super strict, Facebook is a very public platform where comments can come back to haunt them? For instance, if you work at a daycare, posting on Facebook that you “hate kids” is likely not the best move. This is exactly what happened to a woman recently, and now she’s without a job.
Meet Lisa Carter
Lisa Carter, a 27-year-old single mother living in a Dallas suburb, had just started a new position at a daycare but was informed not to show up for her first day after her employers caught wind of a Facebook status she shared. It read: “I start my new job today, but I absolutely hate working at daycare. Lol, it’s all good, I just really hate being around a lot of kids.”
Oops. With her Facebook settings set to “public,” she faced backlash from numerous strangers online. Seriously, can someone please help her learn how to set her posts to “friends only”? She expressed to CBS News, “I have people attacking me because I don’t want to be around a lot of kids all the time.” It seems she could avoid this negativity by simply adjusting her account’s privacy settings. I feel like I’m repeating myself here.
The Importance of Common Sense
Working with children requires an immense amount of patience; kudos to those who do it! While I understand her frustration, I’m more concerned about the lack of common sense in publicly complaining about a job she desperately needs—especially in a time when people are quick to take offense on social media. A writer from another blog pointed out that “a bunch of suburban busybodies with literally nothing else to do hounded a woman out of a job she needed.” That may be true, but the key takeaway is to always set your Facebook posts to PRIVATE!
Further Reading
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Conclusion
In summary, think twice before airing your grievances online, especially if your job involves working with kids. And remember to adjust those privacy settings!