Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>The photo was taken at a national historic site in October by a fellow employee during a trip to Washington, D.C. attended by 40 residents and eight staff.<< So it was on a work outing, which isn't the same as if she had done this on her own time. Makes the whole thing that much dumber on her part. But yes, people are getting crazy over it. She's been fired, that should be the end of it. >>I don't even know how one would cover something like this in a morals clause. << I'm not sure, but they could probably require employees to agree that any behavior that could potentially put the organization in a bad light, including interactions on social media, while on or off the clock, could be cause for immediate termination of employment.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <It's spiraled into mania.> It really has. Her one hope, really, is our short attention span.
Originally Posted By Tikiduck We know about her, what I am wondering is what kind of people cant find the decency to forgive and forget. The threats and general hatred displayed by so many of these self righteous people far outweigh the ignorance and bad judgement of that lady.
Originally Posted By ecdc "Moral indignation is almost invariably the sign of bad conscience." --H.L. Mencken
Originally Posted By plpeters70 <<but they could probably require employees to agree that any behavior that could potentially put the organization in a bad light, including interactions on social media, while on or off the clock, could be cause for immediate termination of employment.>> Isn't that basically the way things are now? I mean, there aren't any laws in this country requiring a company to keep you employed - they can fire you any time they like, just as you can walk away from any job anytime you like.
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka I've never understood why people list their job on their FB anyway, at least if it's a page that they actively post with their friends.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 I've never understood why people list their job on their FB anyway, at least if it's a page that they actively post with their friends.<< I've never understood why you would put your boss or other co-workers on your page. Maybe I am in the minority but I like to separate work and personal life completely...
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan My boss and I are FB friends, but I act accordingly. Even if we weren't, I'd never publicly trash the company I work for. Biting the hand that feeds you makes zero sense, but you see people doing it from time to time.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 I probably have a different mind set on this issue as those in the military live by a morality clause, anything we do on or off duty can be prosecuted and you can be subjected to punishment for any misbehavior. Your best bet is to not do something stupid, but if you do keep the cameras at home.
Originally Posted By ecdc >>Your best bet is to not do something stupid, but if you do keep the cameras at home.<< That didn't work out so well for Paris Hilton.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 >>Your best bet is to not do something stupid, but if you do keep the cameras at home.<< That didn't work out so well for Paris Hilton.<< It was implied to keep them turned off while at home lol..
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 "I'm not sure, but they could probably require employees to agree that any behavior that could potentially put the organization in a bad light, including interactions on social media, while on or off the clock, could be cause for immediate termination of employment." Yeah, a lot of companies have this already. Mine does, as part of our business conduct training. We have to take mandatory training for this, and sign an agreement.
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