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zeru
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
8156 Posts
March 03 2012 09:21 GMT
#81
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Tommylew
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Wales2717 Posts
March 03 2012 09:32 GMT
#82
I feel your pain, didnt lose my job, but was so close to losing my christmas bonus of about £600... Posted some Banter on my page which my friends got and replied to with their own banter anyway one of the girls read one of my posts that could of been linked with work and told our bosses who kicked up a fuss..(made a comment about a town where our head office is) nothign even bad just about the girls there and it was all in humour but my bosses only knew about the one comment and not the fact I was replying to someone else and it was obvious a joke, anyway they didnt care and only reason they didnt take my bonus off me was because it was a "isolated" incident... so yeh... whatever you do DO NOT add work colleagues even if you trust them... I still to this day dont know who actually told my bosses as im friends with about 10 people of our 40 staff and have declined at least 10 more invites lately

From now on I will watch what i write and any jokoe or banter or any sarcasm I have to actually make sure I tell epople im joking... which actualyl takes the fun out of winding people up....

Live and Let Die!
Animzor
Profile Joined March 2011
Sweden2154 Posts
March 03 2012 09:34 GMT
#83
Why do adults have Facebook? That is the question.
EvilTeletubby
Profile Blog Joined January 2004
Baltimore, USA22254 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-03 09:38:46
March 03 2012 09:34 GMT
#84
On March 03 2012 18:21 Talin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 03 2012 17:28 remedium wrote:
On March 03 2012 17:23 Talin wrote:
On March 03 2012 15:08 o[twist] wrote:
i don't comment on these sorts of things often, i just thought i would note my consistent surprise at the extent to which TLers assume that large entities do the things they do for good reasons.


It's not just TL, this misguided sympathy for businesses is quite a social trend these days, especially in the US.


It's not sympathy for the business. It's knowing that the business can get into significant legal trouble if employees release details relating to things like earnings reports that aren't public information.


See, considering interests of a business you're not even a part of, legal consequences they might have or the damage they might have suffered is sympathy.

I don't think anyone disagrees with the rational premise of the situation. I'm talking about the personal angle a lot of people take, the tone in which they say/write it. The subtle vibe in this thread has pretty much been "you stupid idiot, you deserved it and you better have learned your lesson" since page 1.


......... I still fail to see how that is in any way whatsoever sympathy for the business? Yes, a few of us brought it up but most are referring to her actions and how she knew the consequences but did it anyways based on (misplaced) trust.

I think they're two completely different things you're trying to lump together. -_-


On March 03 2012 18:34 Animzor wrote:
Why do adults have Facebook? That is the question.


Actually, I make it a point not to... The only interactions I've ever had with facebook is... *drumroll* making a dummy account to intentionally catch an employee doing they shouldn't be doing (she was caught anyhow, but I just wanted to test a theory and I was 100% correct).

Seriously, there is like NO FUCKING REASON to have a facebook (or at least, to put ANYTHING that might come back to haunt you later on it).
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remedium
Profile Joined July 2011
United States939 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-03 09:38:57
March 03 2012 09:37 GMT
#85
On March 03 2012 18:21 Talin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 03 2012 17:28 remedium wrote:
On March 03 2012 17:23 Talin wrote:
On March 03 2012 15:08 o[twist] wrote:
i don't comment on these sorts of things often, i just thought i would note my consistent surprise at the extent to which TLers assume that large entities do the things they do for good reasons.


It's not just TL, this misguided sympathy for businesses is quite a social trend these days, especially in the US.


It's not sympathy for the business. It's knowing that the business can get into significant legal trouble if employees release details relating to things like earnings reports that aren't public information.


See, considering interests of a business you're not even a part of, legal consequences they might have or the damage they might have suffered is sympathy.

I don't think anyone disagrees with the rational premise of the situation. I'm talking about the personal angle a lot of people take, the tone in which they say/write it. The subtle vibe in this thread has pretty much been "you stupid idiot, you deserved it and you better have learned your lesson" since page 1.


I agree with the second statement. Very unsympathetic group. It is what it is.

Anyways, based on the dollar values mentioned by the OP, I really doubt that that the "information" divulged was earth-shattering. Million dollars ain't shit, as it were.
Stay positive!
FFGenerations
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
7088 Posts
March 03 2012 10:18 GMT
#86
life is fucking retarded :/
thats my 2c and im sticking to it
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Nizzy
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States839 Posts
March 03 2012 10:51 GMT
#87
I just got a job recently, and they said its a good idea to join their company facebook page.

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my facebook is even clean too but im not that stupid
ODKStevez
Profile Joined February 2011
Ireland1225 Posts
March 03 2012 10:51 GMT
#88
This shit happens all the time, sorry you had to learn it the hard way. =/
Luppa <3
Animzor
Profile Joined March 2011
Sweden2154 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-03 11:21:55
March 03 2012 11:20 GMT
#89
On March 03 2012 18:34 EvilTeletubby wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 03 2012 18:21 Talin wrote:
On March 03 2012 17:28 remedium wrote:
On March 03 2012 17:23 Talin wrote:
On March 03 2012 15:08 o[twist] wrote:
i don't comment on these sorts of things often, i just thought i would note my consistent surprise at the extent to which TLers assume that large entities do the things they do for good reasons.


It's not just TL, this misguided sympathy for businesses is quite a social trend these days, especially in the US.


It's not sympathy for the business. It's knowing that the business can get into significant legal trouble if employees release details relating to things like earnings reports that aren't public information.


See, considering interests of a business you're not even a part of, legal consequences they might have or the damage they might have suffered is sympathy.

I don't think anyone disagrees with the rational premise of the situation. I'm talking about the personal angle a lot of people take, the tone in which they say/write it. The subtle vibe in this thread has pretty much been "you stupid idiot, you deserved it and you better have learned your lesson" since page 1.


......... I still fail to see how that is in any way whatsoever sympathy for the business? Yes, a few of us brought it up but most are referring to her actions and how she knew the consequences but did it anyways based on (misplaced) trust.

I think they're two completely different things you're trying to lump together. -_-


Show nested quote +
On March 03 2012 18:34 Animzor wrote:
Why do adults have Facebook? That is the question.


Actually, I make it a point not to... The only interactions I've ever had with facebook is... *drumroll* making a dummy account to intentionally catch an employee doing they shouldn't be doing (she was caught anyhow, but I just wanted to test a theory and I was 100% correct).

Seriously, there is like NO FUCKING REASON to have a facebook (or at least, to put ANYTHING that might come back to haunt you later on it).


Word. The only reason that people have Facebook is to advertise their silly little lives (as if anyone gives a fuck) and because they're afraid that they might miss out on something if they don't have it. The crazy thing is that sites like Facebook were almost exclusively used by teenagers a few years ago, what happened?
Hidden_MotiveS
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Canada2562 Posts
March 03 2012 11:41 GMT
#90
Wow that really sucks porcelain. I'm still wondering over why the person got you fired. Like do they want your position, or do they not like you or.. what?

I would say to try to get another different position with the company or get them to explain why you were terminated with your next application.
OpticalShot
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Canada6330 Posts
March 03 2012 13:33 GMT
#91
Man, I post stuff like "man I feel so sick all of a sudden, should I call in sick? shhhhh @coworker" whenever it's snowing outside in the morning. Good thing he hasn't turned me in yet x_x I think I should be careful in the future.
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Velr
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Switzerland10761 Posts
March 03 2012 13:58 GMT
#92
Just don't bitch about your job in an open space like Facebook.

Most people don't need to get fired to learn that...
MadNeSs
Profile Joined March 2007
Denmark1507 Posts
March 03 2012 14:08 GMT
#93
Sorry OP, but I've read what you posted on FB, and I dont feel sorry one bit, for you. You did something against their policy (and you seemingly even knew so, before you posted it, and you still posted it?), and you got fired. I'm sorry but it's your own damn dumbass fault, and if you get fired over FB, you're obviously not old (smart?) enough, to use FB in the first place.

And seriously getting fired over fb is pretty stupid, it really is, I dont pity you at all, it's your own fault.

But atleast you've gotten some pity from people, who doesnt know much about the real world...
Silentness
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States2821 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-03 14:24:23
March 03 2012 14:22 GMT
#94
On March 03 2012 18:34 EvilTeletubby wrote:

Actually, I make it a point not to... The only interactions I've ever had with facebook is... *drumroll* making a dummy account to intentionally catch an employee doing they shouldn't be doing (she was caught anyhow, but I just wanted to test a theory and I was 100% correct).

Seriously, there is like NO FUCKING REASON to have a facebook (or at least, to put ANYTHING that might come back to haunt you later on it).


Facebook is nice to keep in contact with friends and relatives. People just need to think smarter about what they post. Obviously don't post something that's going to make yourself look unprofessional. I think if someone can't help themselves to post stupid pictures, dumb comments, or have friends that will get them in trouble, they need to delete their facebook page
GL HF... YOLO..lololollol.
Murlox
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
France1699 Posts
March 03 2012 15:07 GMT
#95
Well if you post sensitive information on a public board, I can see it being a problem.

The fact that's one of your colleague who brought the attention to that, is a different one.
Resistance ain't futile
Stratos
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Czech Republic6104 Posts
March 03 2012 15:24 GMT
#96
Good luck in finding a new job. I guess the only positive aspect is "better now than later", hopefully you won't make the same mistake again.
En Taro Violet
Dranak
Profile Joined July 2011
United States464 Posts
March 03 2012 15:38 GMT
#97
On March 03 2012 20:20 Animzor wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 03 2012 18:34 EvilTeletubby wrote:
On March 03 2012 18:21 Talin wrote:
On March 03 2012 17:28 remedium wrote:
On March 03 2012 17:23 Talin wrote:
On March 03 2012 15:08 o[twist] wrote:
i don't comment on these sorts of things often, i just thought i would note my consistent surprise at the extent to which TLers assume that large entities do the things they do for good reasons.


It's not just TL, this misguided sympathy for businesses is quite a social trend these days, especially in the US.


It's not sympathy for the business. It's knowing that the business can get into significant legal trouble if employees release details relating to things like earnings reports that aren't public information.


See, considering interests of a business you're not even a part of, legal consequences they might have or the damage they might have suffered is sympathy.

I don't think anyone disagrees with the rational premise of the situation. I'm talking about the personal angle a lot of people take, the tone in which they say/write it. The subtle vibe in this thread has pretty much been "you stupid idiot, you deserved it and you better have learned your lesson" since page 1.


......... I still fail to see how that is in any way whatsoever sympathy for the business? Yes, a few of us brought it up but most are referring to her actions and how she knew the consequences but did it anyways based on (misplaced) trust.

I think they're two completely different things you're trying to lump together. -_-


On March 03 2012 18:34 Animzor wrote:
Why do adults have Facebook? That is the question.


Actually, I make it a point not to... The only interactions I've ever had with facebook is... *drumroll* making a dummy account to intentionally catch an employee doing they shouldn't be doing (she was caught anyhow, but I just wanted to test a theory and I was 100% correct).

Seriously, there is like NO FUCKING REASON to have a facebook (or at least, to put ANYTHING that might come back to haunt you later on it).


Word. The only reason that people have Facebook is to advertise their silly little lives (as if anyone gives a fuck) and because they're afraid that they might miss out on something if they don't have it. The crazy thing is that sites like Facebook were almost exclusively used by teenagers a few years ago, what happened?


Those college kids/teenagers got older.

For whatever it's worth, I believe last year a court in the northeast (MA I think?) ruled that employee facebook posting fell under a category of protected speech and they successfully sued their employer for firing them over facebook comments.
pigmanbear
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Angola2010 Posts
March 03 2012 15:42 GMT
#98
On March 03 2012 18:34 EvilTeletubby wrote:
Actually, I make it a point not to... The only interactions I've ever had with facebook is... *drumroll* making a dummy account to intentionally catch an employee doing they shouldn't be doing (she was caught anyhow, but I just wanted to test a theory and I was 100% correct).

If you ever wondered how management spends their free time ... well, there ya go. For science, clearly.
QuanticHawk
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States32075 Posts
March 03 2012 15:55 GMT
#99
it's really stupid to be posting about work at all on facebook. Live and learn, I guess.
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TORTOISE
Profile Joined December 2010
United States515 Posts
March 03 2012 16:28 GMT
#100
Obviously this is a sign from God, telling us to delete our facebooks. I, for one, agree.
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