The ability to tell the entire world what you feel or think is dizzying. 'How should I phrase this?' 'Do I include that?' 'Is this oversharing?' So many doubts are lurking around that share button.
But believe it or not, some people are immune to them. They post every thought that crosses their mind. And they can be anyone! Parents complaining about their kids, high schoolers "analyzing" political discourse, celebrities interacting with fans, or everyday folks venting about their lives; we can't keep count.
Here's a collection of tweets from people who decided to get personal online. Too personal!
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Great Step
They Can Barely Manage English
This Hits Home
The staff at CollegeGrad, an entry-level job site for college students and recent grads, believe there are at least 9 things you should never post on social media.
1. Profanity. The language you use on social media is often the same one you'll use when casually interacting with coworkers. A minor four-letter-word once in a while isn't a crime, but if swearing is a big part of who you are, it may affect how employers look at you.
2. Abusive content. Social media can be a great place to share opinions, but if your feed is full of arguments and rants, you may come across as an overly negative person, probably not the kind of employee companies want in their office.
3. Adult content. A snapshot on the beach is perfectly fine but posting explicit photos of yourself can have a noticeable impact on your image. The Internet is a public place. So, before posting a selfie, consider if you are OK with being seen like that in the office.
Genius
Best Of Both Worlds Honestly
I Love That Life Makes Sense For Him Now
4. Illegal content. Not only could this get you fired, but it may also land you on America's Stupidest Criminals. Even worse, you could be arrested if authorities see credible evidence of certain kinds of illegal activity.
5. Offensive content. Racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination should have no place in your (online) life.
6. Negative opinions about your job, employer, boss, or professor. One comment about how you hate your job could cause future employers to wonder if you really like the work you are doing or not. And a comment about your "stupid boss" could make your next conversation about the raise you were hoping to get a lot more difficult.
7. Drug-related content. Some employers may require you to pass a drug test as a hiring condition. But chances are you won't even make it that far if you post about substances publicly.
Love By Algorithm
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Wait! You Guys Got A Tutorial?!
Yep,she's Right
8. Poor grammar. A comma here and there is nothing but if you don't know the difference between "your" and "you're", it's time to learn. Communication, including writing, is an important part of professional life.
9. Threats. It is not OK to threaten others, no matter the situation you're in. Wishing someone ill, whether it is a friend, family member, colleague, politician, celebrity, whatever; if you don't like someone else, social media is not the place to be hurling threats of any kind.
The Internet is public. Remember that when you're posting from your personal account.
34 Also Applies
Amen to this one!! People have no idea how gut wrenching it is to be pestered about children when you’re trying and want them so bad. This is coming from a 36 year old 6’2 220 country boy/construction worker type of guy, yes men like us do have hearts. I’m tired of brushing your badgering off with a joke shut the heck up about it already!!!!!
Thank you for that. We don't always think about how a male partner may feel about this
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It gets easier when you are in your 40's. People know there is some reason you don't have kids and they don't ask. Although they do ask if you have kids and when you reply with a simple 'no', they just don't know where to go from there. I think people find the topic of their children such an easy starter conversation, they forget how to start a conversation without it.
Had our only child at 40 after being married 20 years was off on maternity leave and a client asked my co-worker where I was. Client said she thought I had retired.
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I love the concept of flipping the uncomfortable feeling onto the person who actually deserves it.
"How old are you?" "33" "And you're still no billionaire? Wow, time to get on that."
I did something similar being told by a man to smile. "My mom just died, so I don't feel like smiling. *Is that okay with you??*" Apparently it was.
Omg!! Relatable! The first interaction I had with a new coworker was that she “hopes I don’t want any more kids because I’d never put anything in my body Bill Gates funded.” (Regarding me having had the Covid vaccine) it has been pure hell working with her ever since. She hasn’t learned you NEVER comment about someone’s reproductive abilities when you don’t know them!
I had an extremely difficult pregnancy and almost died during the delivery. 6 months later my family was asking repeatedly when I was going to have another baby. How about NO.
I sometimes do this, like someone asking me why I'm single and I telling them I just found my gf with my dad. BTW!!! NEVER ASK A WOMAN IF SHE'S PREGNANT UNLESS SHE TELLS! (One ex gf learned the hard and unconfortable way)
its nobody's business but your own whether you have children or not. thats not a question that should ever come up in a job interview (or anywhere else for that matter). i'm 35, dont have children, wont have children which is my choice
Long, long ago, in the civilized depths of the 20th century, wise old women wrote books that explained how to have manners. If found again, these books could solve 99% of the ills of the 21st century.
Hugs (but only if you want them as I respect your personal space)
My aunt suffered a miscarriage multiple times, including recently. It is never okay to say anything like this, especially if you don't know what the person has been through.
Get tested for MTHFR gene mutation. I have also had 7 miscarriages before it was discovered. You need supplements and blood thinners to stay pregnant. Good luck!!
this one makes me sad but its true people shouldn't judge people for not having kids. You don't know why they choose not to , maybe they struggled, maybe something happened to them as a kid and they can't maybe they just don't want to who cares it's their choice they aren't hurting anyone.
THIS!!!!! I am infertile and get asked this ALL the time! Maybe I should try this and see what happens....
I am 38, no kids. Never used any kind of birth control. Just my lot.
I've had 4 miscarriages, and am declared barren. A "friend" had this exact same conversation with me once, oh but they continued with "You can always adopt"
Three things. There are two reasons a woman does not have a child 1) She chose not to, for multiple reasons, none of which are anyone's business 2) an ocean of heartache and tragedy for reasons as complex and variable as there are women--none of which are anyone's business 3) men are never asked why they don't have children
People are too quick and ready with their comments. They don't seem to engage their brain
There's a lot in another person's life that doesn't need to be discussed.
Breeders will insist on breeding. They don't want second hand children, it's not good enough for them
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How old is this guy? Doesn't matter. They should ho back to kindergarten and start over.
how do you know its a guy? The pronouns listed were neutral.....
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How many STD's have you had and why weren't you responsible enough to avoid it?
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This One Hit Home
Yes. I thank my lucky stars every day I live in a place where the former is the majority
Yeah
Wisdom If I've Ever Seen It
It's Truly A Blessing
I might hold a gander reveal party then release the geese on my foes...
And A Family That Takes Care Of Their Elders
Religion
Because it's my religious duty to be a bigot, homophobe and sexist according to my holy book, written by bigots, homophobes and sexists ages ago.
Anxiety Goes Brrrr
I Wouldn't Even Be Mad
Spot On
Many times while my wife was in the hospital fighting her losing battle with cancer, I would stay overnight with her. It cost me $25 every time I did. F'in US hospitals.
This Is Important And Deserves To Be A Movement
Well, Do They?
Life Hack
No Wait!
Why is your political affiliation so important to Americans? Are there no people that just don't like any of them? That think, I'll listen to what they say and vote for the person that seems to have the best ideas to me? Nobody that thinks, 'I agree with the Dems on that subject, but disagree with the other thing. And I like the Reps idea on this, but not on that'?
Consider It
Truly A Yearly Highlight
When I was 7, I lost a tooth. I put it under my pillow for the tooth fairy. The next morning I found a $20 bill under my pillow. I rushed in to the kitchen and said "The tooth fairy gave me 20 bucks!!" My mother looked at my Dad and said "Wow...the tooth fairy was generous!" To which my Dad responds "Probably because it was dark and the tooth fairy couldn't see what he was pulling out of his wallet."
I’m Sure He Brewed His Own Coffee Too
Good Firm Handshake Should Open Up Doors..
The first breakdown would be their wage. The second would be their zero benefits. The third... no pension. This. Is. Genius.
Is It Even Real??
Exactly!!!!!!!!!!! And what's with everyone flying off to far away places to enjoy the sun when I can't visit my parents who live 2 miles away!?
Why Not Both...
So What Breed Is He
Top Notch
Get Shrecked
Its so weird how Magic Mike is literally a movie about male strippers, yet they still managed to sexualise women/treat women as somewhat of a joke (i.e. its 'funny' but not threatening to see middle-aged women losing it over male strippers), all the while still portraying the men as dominant and strong
The Elephant In The Room
He Needs 8 Months Of Tips
My gf found a lost phone once, which of course was locked, and we were sitting there wondering what to do with it when it rang and it was the owner's mother. So if you lose your phone, try phoning it, as some nice person may have found it and be trying to work out how best to return in.
100% Talk To Myself
That's what cats are for. (To the tune of "That's What Friends Are For".)
All Colleges Should Offer This
A terrible reality, but glad there are people who think about what they've learned and don't just have the "too bad, but doesn't affect me" take away
This Has Potential
This Is The Way
Yeah!
Dead Turkeys Don't Grow
More Like A Hell-Iday
I'm convinced it's a strategy of the hotels so they don't have to feed as many guests breakfast.
Stopping
No, No He Has A Point
I live in Virginia. The sky is hazy because Oregon is on fire. Maybe we'll just stay in this weekend.
It’s Never Too Late...
Legit
I Ain't No Hometown Hunk
It's okay. I'm pretty sure in most of those films, you fall for your secretary/coworker/boss anyway. You'll be okay.
Cover Me
“Could Use A 7th Bathroom But You Can’t Have It All I Suppose”
My mum does this every time we go past an estate agent when we go down to Devon or Cornwall.
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First! This is a superb thread :) Now I think humanity is worth it again.
Great post!!! Every one of them made for a fun and interesting discussion.
First! This is a superb thread :) Now I think humanity is worth it again.
Great post!!! Every one of them made for a fun and interesting discussion.
