It never fails.
Something tragic happens, people speak of a person in glowing, saintly terms--and then Facebook photos surface--photos a person freely posted as representations of themselves--quotes surface, too, and they tell a very different, darker tale.
Enjoy free speech. By all means, do you, but remember, it's not "just Facebook", "only Twitter", or "harmless Instagram".
It's a public conversation.
Social media is the new resume, and is often considered more of an indicator of the real you, than any finely scripted Word document, printed on fancy paper.
Nothing (no matter how much we block, mute, and hide) is private.
One may never know if the language one used in one's posts on a particularly bad day, or the photos one shared on a particularly self-confident day, were the reason one was overlooked for the opportunity one wanted--especially if it involved public relations, communication, or representing others.
Don't shoot yourself in the foot, under the guise of having fun. Yes, you can do what you want on your time.
No. Potential employers DON'T have to understand--not when their reputations and businesses are on the line.
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