"My boss recently started following me on social media. At first I didn't think much of it, but now he comments on nearly everything I post: pictures of my dog, updates from family events, even casual things like a photo of my dinner. What started out as a harmless interaction is beginning to feel invasive, like my boss has a window into parts of my life I'd rather keep separate from work."
"Simply be mindful of what you post, as you should be doing anyway. You know he is looking, and others are, too. Don't post anything that could compromise your job, your integrity or your professional relationships. Avoid posting anything that could hurt you down the line. Here's some advice to everyone: Do not post anything in haste, when intoxicated or when emotionally charged. It could backfire."
An employee reports a supervisor following and frequently commenting on personal social media, creating feelings of invasion and self-consciousness. The employee hesitates to block or restrict the supervisor for fear of appearing unprofessional or secretive. The advised approach is not to ask the supervisor to stop but to proactively manage online behavior by avoiding posts that could jeopardize job, integrity, or workplace relationships. The guidance emphasizes avoiding impulsive posts, posting while intoxicated, or posting when emotionally charged. A separate note raises scheduling conflicts caused by managerial meetings that overrun and overlap colleague networking commitments.
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