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No way. 5+ years ago, I'd have been more myself but with today's politics it's not worth it. I don't think I've ever said anything wrong, but I used to occasi

No way. 5+ years ago, I'd have been more myself but with today's politics it's not worth it. I don't think I've ever said anything wrong, but I used to occasionally express opinions and make jokes with the teams I got chummy with. Nowadays I'm pretty sure everything I say has potential to be misinterpreted and potentially be used against me. I used to like being social on Slack but I make it a rule these days to use Slack minimally and to significantly reduce or eliminate unnecessary socializing. No, I will not be attending after-work socials and I won't be going on team lunch outings all the time. When asked about anything remotely controversial, either I'll not say anything or I'll be the greatest fence-sitter that ever lived. In all honesty, maybe it's for the best. I'd rather work be a place where we show up, do work, get paid, and go home. As much as I miss some of the good times I had socializing and having others actually get to know me, there's really no reason for me to express myself in that setting or have others express themselves to me.

b0afc375b5 5y ago
I hate to say it but after working for 7 years I have the same conclusion. In the end people live to save themselves.
jvanderbot 5y ago
> In all honesty, maybe it's for the best. I'd rather work be a place where we show up, do work, get paid, and go home. Agree 100%. It's just easier for everyone to have work / life balance. And with that comes boundaries.
gaws 5y ago
> Nowadays I'm pretty sure everything I say has potential to be misinterpreted and potentially be used against me. I used to like being social on Slack but I make it a rule these days to use Slack minimally and to significantly reduce or eliminate unnecessary socializing. Agreed. All it takes is one sensitive coworker to share one screenshot, and your career is over. It's baffling we, as society, have come to this.

b0afc375b5 5y ago

I hate to say it but after working for 7 years I have the same conclusion. In the end people live to save themselves.

jvanderbot 5y ago

> In all honesty, maybe it's for the best. I'd rather work be a place where we show up, do work, get paid, and go home. Agree 100%. It's just easier for everyone to have work / life balance. And with that comes boundaries.

gaws 5y ago

> Nowadays I'm pretty sure everything I say has potential to be misinterpreted and potentially be used against me. I used to like being social on Slack but I make it a rule these days to use Slack minimally and to significantly reduce or eliminate unnecessary socializing. Agreed. All it takes is one sensitive coworker to share one screenshot, and your career is over. It's baffling we, as society, have come to this.