A word .....

In today's increasingly shrinking world, where we can see anything that is done virtually, it is important to remember that what one person can see anyone can see. The old adage - be careful, you never know who you are talking to is especially true online! When something is posted or written, whether in a blog, or a social networking site, friends can read it, but so can friends of friends, and it can get passed around. That is why it is crucial to remember why you are posting something online: is it a legitimate issue with an organization that will help all involved (poor customer service, not treated properly as a customer, did not receive what was ordered or promised etc.) or is it simply that you are blowing off some steam over an argument with someone where the only real issue was that you were upset and they stayed calm (by extension, this made you more upset).

My point being that in Canada, according to a study by n-gen Generational Research, approximately 61% of Canadians are not concerned about what they write or post online about the organization where they are employed. They do not feel it will limit their ability for advancement or in their next job hunt. The reality is that it may not, however, as organizations are using the net to search out information on individuals, and given that what is on the net rarely goes away, you never really know when something like that will come back to haunt you. So feel free to vent all you like, but remember, nothing goes away and almost everything available can be seen by anyone willing or able to look for it. Sometimes, if you are in doubt about doing something, there really is no doubt. You just don't like the answer.