Online life Ages 18 to 25

Posting about your boss: a lesson for ages 18 to 25

What you post online can be seen by employers and last for years. Waiting until you are calm helps you decide wisely.

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The situation

After a frustrating day at work, you are about to post an angry rant about your boss.

Some coworkers follow you online.

What would you do?

  • Wait, and vent to a friend in person instead.
  • Post it right away while you are mad.
See the recommended choice and why

Recommended choice

Wait, and vent to a friend in person instead.

What you post online can be seen by employers and last for years. Waiting until you are calm helps you decide wisely.

Your next step

Wait a day before posting anything when you are upset.

Words you can use

“I need to vent. Got a minute?”

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