Saw a guy get walked out of the office park for a dumb meme he posted

It was a joke about the CEO, but they said it broke the social media policy from the handbook. Has your company ever actually fired someone over something that small?

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4 Comments

martin.riley2mo ago

My old warehouse job canned a guy for posting a picture of a messy break room fridge. They absolutely will use that handbook stuff if they want someone gone. Best to keep the work rants off the main feed.

annajenkins2mo ago

Actually @martin.riley, that's often legal if the post broke a clear company policy.

aaronsullivan1mo ago

My buddy got fired from a call center for posting a photo of his desk with a sticky note that said "this place is a disaster." They pulled up the employee handbook and said he violated their social media policy about bringing the company into disrepute. The sticky note didn't even name anyone, just a general vent. He tried to argue it was a private account with like 50 friends, but they didn't care. Take it from his experience - if a manager wants you gone, they'll dig through that handbook like it's scripture. Probably better off just keeping those rants between close friends in a group chat.

michaelgrant2mo ago

Remember they can always find a policy you broke if they want you gone.