When I'm considering a move that might be somewhat controversial or something I should maybe get approved, I'll just do it without asking. If it's on the fence, I figure no one's going to hold it against me in the long run. And so far I've been right. These aren't huge issues. Should I get permission before posting this on the company's Facebook or should I avoid saying idiotic things on my Twitter to damage possible future employment opportunities? These are the questions I wrestle with and so far nothing's come back to haunt me. My attitude comes from a guy I worked with ages ago. He taught ski lessons on a mountain and didn't bother getting approval from the resort, and he also took a bunch of tourists on an unsanctioned trip to Cuba. He was eventually arrested, but he got away with it for a long time. Plus he found another job after his misadventures. So, just avoid breaking the law and things should be okay.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
On Avoiding Controversy
When I'm considering a move that might be somewhat controversial or something I should maybe get approved, I'll just do it without asking. If it's on the fence, I figure no one's going to hold it against me in the long run. And so far I've been right. These aren't huge issues. Should I get permission before posting this on the company's Facebook or should I avoid saying idiotic things on my Twitter to damage possible future employment opportunities? These are the questions I wrestle with and so far nothing's come back to haunt me. My attitude comes from a guy I worked with ages ago. He taught ski lessons on a mountain and didn't bother getting approval from the resort, and he also took a bunch of tourists on an unsanctioned trip to Cuba. He was eventually arrested, but he got away with it for a long time. Plus he found another job after his misadventures. So, just avoid breaking the law and things should be okay.
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