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> Bob and Mary are staunch members of <political party>. While they never discuss it at work, Mary deeply resents the views Bob posts on social media. I'm assu
by sah2ed 9y ago
> Bob and Mary are staunch members of <political party>. While they never discuss it at work, Mary deeply resents the views Bob posts on social media.
I'm assuming Bob and Mary are members of opposing political parties?
Even if that is not the case, is it really mandatory to friend/follow co-workers' stream of consciousness on social media?
Wouldn't it be more productive (from Mary's perspective) to segment professional from personal views by not actively following someone who's personal views she has disagreed with in the past, to keep all future interactions focused on work-related topics?
- bjt2n3904 9y agoCorrect, I meant to say opposing political parties. I suppose my point is: criticism and being a jerk are orthogonal in theory, but in practice it's much more difficult. Making a rule that says, you can get someone fired if they hurt your feelings gives disproportionate power to anyone with thin skin.