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The whole 'cancel culture court' debate hit home when my cousin lost her job over a tweet
My cousin in Austin posted a joke last month about a bad client from her graphic design job. It didn't name anyone, but the client saw it and complained to her boss. She was let go that Friday with no warning. On one side, people say she should've known better than to post about work online. On the other, it was a vague vent after hours that didn't actually reveal anything. The fallout was real, she's been out of work for 6 weeks now. Where do you guys draw the line between a personal vent and a fireable offense?
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angelaw786mo ago
Always assume your boss will see anything you post online.
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sean8546mo ago
Look at it from the company's side. They have a business to protect and a client who pays the bills. Posting anything about work online is a risk, even if you don't name names. People can connect the dots, and now the boss has to deal with an angry customer. Getting fired over a tweet seems harsh, but she basically handed them a reason on a silver platter. You gotta be smarter than that with what you put online, especially when your job is on the line.
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davidkim6mo ago
But where do we draw the line? If a company can fire someone for a vague tweet that doesn't name names, then they can fire anyone for anything. What if she just said "my job is stressful today"? That could describe a hundred jobs. It feels like they wanted her gone and used this as an excuse. People should be able to vent a little without losing their whole income.
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karencampbell6mo ago
Yeah but that's a slippery slope. If a vague tweet can get you fired, then what's next? Like @angelaw78 said, bosses might see it, but that shouldn't mean zero freedom to talk about your day. People need to vent sometimes. If the tweet didn't name the client or the company, it's just someone blowing off steam. Firing over that feels like an overreaction and makes work feel like a prison.
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