This is just a collection of stories I found on the internet about people who have been fired because of what they posted on Facebook. It's a pretty self-explanatory way of giving a fair warning to all those who use social networking sites:
Bet you thought you had immunity from the wrath of employers at a service job... This waitress got fired for ranting about poor tippers.
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/05/17/1440447/facebook-post-costs-waitress-her.html
Die hard Eagles fan (and employee) mad about the draft gets fired for voicing his disgust over a player signing to another team on Facebook.
http://moremoney.blogs.money.cnn.com/2009/04/21/fired-for-facebook-dont-let-it-happen-to-you/
Posting about sleeping in until 10am on the first day of your job as Connecticut superintendent is a sure way to get fired before you even start.
http://www.necn.com/09/16/10/Connecticut-superintendent-out-of-job-ov/landing.html?blockID=311953&feedID=4206
Patient privacy is no joke. Five California hospital employees were fired after discussing patients online.
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/health/Hospital-Fires-Emps-in-Facebook-Scandal-95794764.html
Bikini clad girls always seem to cause trouble. Especially if they are hanging out all over your police cruiser. This cop was fired because of the photos that surfaced on Facebook involving his squad car and a bunch of almost naked girls.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_162-20017318-504083.html
Pervy wankers are no fun... especially when they fire you publicly. This woman known as Lindsay was fired after posting about how much she hates her job and boss because he makes her do stuff she doesn't want to do.
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/article-23732446-facebook-entry-that-earned-lindsay-her-p45.do
Parents can be a hassle for teachers... especially when they cause you to lose your job. Guess this teacher should have kept her real opinions of the arrogant and snobby parents to herself, or at least learned how to work the privacy setting.
http://www.thebostonchannel.com/r/24670937/detail.html
Americans are prudes. This teacher was fired after her principal saw her with beer mugs and wine in her European vacation pictures. Jealous much?
http://www.wsbtv.com/news/21586641/detail.html
And the list goes on. Fair warning to all you Facebookers and job seekers/employees out there.
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