Privacy
Isn't it funny, how as a teenager I wanted to protect my privacy. I didn't really want to share my thoughts. God forbid, my mom should find my diary or journal or whatever. Such a faux pas would lead to a serious B.F. (bitch fit)! Now here I am years later and I'm blogging. I'm sharing my stories. My thoughts. My dreams. My experiences. I'm willing to let it all hang out. I guess this is irony at its finest.
Only now, I seem more at a loss about what to write about, because I'm cognizant of the repercussions from Corporate America if I disclose something they deem inappropriate. It's proven to be quite a hindrance and I wonder how other folks address this issue? I've even read about prospective employers doing internet searches on job applicants to see if they have a blog or participate in Newsgroups and, if so, what they write about.
Initially, I had set up the blog to be identified by initials only but, suddenly when faced with the need to name my blog, I couldn't come up with anything else, save my first name. Brilliant! LOL I've already committed the first deadly sin. I've considered starting anew elsewhere and personally emailing those I wish to maintain contact with the new URL. Only, that seems so...I don't know...Disingenuous?
Shouldn't I be willing to stand behind my comments and opinions? Thoughts, anyone? Although, I'd certainly feel less inhibited if I didn't have to worry about Corporate America or future employment prospects.
Hmmm I'm careful never to mention my employer's identity or even really WHAT they do to any great extent so that my thoughts are more anonymous and even if they do come across them it's not like I'm overly scathing as I'm quite happy where I am aside from the odd personality conflict (and names are never mentioned so it's not like I'm slandering anyone). If you do move though, keep me posted on where you go to :)
ReplyDeleteYour point is well made. I guess, I'm just feeling like a doofus for using my real name. How can I ever escape that? LOL But all in all, I also never use real names, I don't identify my employer, even if they CAN identify me, and I don't write anything scathing. For the most part, like you, I also am quite content where I am. Thanks for always taking the time to share. It's much appreciated, in case ya can't tell! ;-)
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