Ha, like people use LinkedIn to the same extent they use facebook.

It's perfectly possible to manage your personal life and professional life both on facebook if you like, the privacy options are there for that reason. Of course ideally there's nothing in one that would interfere with the other, but this isn't an ideal world. Run two accounts, control your privacy filters, or just don't post the really stupid shit that'll get you in trouble if your boss sees (or you know, don't friend your boss at all, just people you consider friends.)

The topic of the THREAD is re: PNMs.

Thanks to excelblue, we segued into "in the future"

Amy CAN use LinkedIn, but it's not limited to that. In my industry, we're encouraged to mix and mingle using ALL forms of social media. Just pointing out that HOW you're using SM can make a difference.

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I was going to suggest these also. However, you can run into problems with 1) nebby peeps finding your nonwork account and asking you what's up with that (so you should probably make your nonwork account your dog's name or something if you're going to go this route) 2) people who are FB savvy enough realizing that you're keeping them out of vital parts of a FB profile like your pictures, wall, whatever, and getting offended by it.

You're encouraged, but encouraged =/= have to.

People at my old job were "encouraged" to put their home/personal cell number on their business cards, but that doesn't mean you have to. It's up to you how much of your personal life you want to give up to have "success" in the corporate world. I just think that nowadays a lot of people do it without thinking about it, and that really frightens me. It's not about people seeing a picture of you doing a body shot and not getting a job because of it, it's about not keeping a clear line of demarcation between life and work.

(I'm pretty sure we have had this discussion on here before.)

Meh. I think this is reaching.

As many have said, it's up to you how much information you put out there. If you're concerned about people getting your info, either don't use SM or don't put too much out there.

I was just pointing out that for some (particularly in my industry), social media is a networking tool, a la After Hours or Meet and Greet events. It's not uncommon for people to have acquaintances following/friending them on SM outlets, so that's a non-issue to me.

If I want to say something to my FRIENDS, I will call/text/email/meet them. Of course, not everyone is in this boat, but realize that there are people who do the same.

You can make your account entirely unsearchable and again, who cares if you have two accounts. Using a pet's name seems overcautious. If you want to, fine, otherwise tell them you like to play Farmville and it's your Farmville account if you must make something up. And if you have no problems posting content unacceptable for work, you probably shouldn't give a shit about people being offended by not seeing content.

My mother was *shocked* that I have a family filter on my facebook page. "What would you want to hide!" But she'll get over it, I filter out when I don't want family to see things and problem avoided. (And she never had to know had I not chosen to tell her the other night.)

Those two things are related how???????????? :confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

Because, put the big kid pants on if you're going to post big kid pants things.

If you're going to post something you know could be offensive or get you in trouble so you partition it off, then you should also be capable of handling someone who's whiny about you partitioning them off. Assuming you choose to tell them in the first place.

Facebook really isn't that complicated. If someone chooses to keep their info private it's not hard to do so. I'd argue that the issue is people who don't think, or don't care about what they post.

I am honored, Lady 33.

I have friended a number of professional colleagues. They go into a "professional" group and do not get to see my Mafia Wars / Farmville / etc. posts. I also connect with them and other professional colleagues on LinkedIn, as that's what it's for.

Dealing with mom or 15 year old cousin being whiny is another thing. Dealing with your boss questioning you on why you don't have photos or why they can't see your wall is quite another. I personally choose to avoid putting myself in that position and just don't friend them at all.

So much thought and effort over nothingness. Facebook is the devil.