Home Business – Should You Discuss Religion and Politics Online?

Last week I talked about the dangers of “airing dirty laundry online” including the possibility of being overlooked by a potential employer due to “TMI” (Too Much Information) posts. As I read the follow up comments along with a related thread on a work-at-home forum I visit frequently, it made me wonder – are there other types of online information that could be used against us in a job search? Have you ever engaged a supervisor in a political or religious debate? Here’s just a quick suggestion…don’t. I had a wonderful relationship with my former supervisor. We got along great. … Continue reading

Do You Want to Work from Home? Don’t Air Your Dirty Laundry Online

The other day, I was reading some posts on a message board forum for moms who work from home. One of my favorite forums is the “telecommuting” thread. This is a great place to find current job openings and other ways to earn income online, or from home. I visit the site often and am starting to get to know the personalities of many of the posters. One of the “regulars” rarely takes a bathroom break without announcing it to the entire forum. Let’s just call her “Sally”. Just for arguments sake, I decided to pretend to be an employer … Continue reading