Is it Okay to Blog About Work

Blogging about work? Well, it depends on your personality.

Do you like to piss and moan about anything? Do you think blogging as a personal space where you think you can say and do whatever you want? Do you like friends at work to read your blog?

If all answers yield to a big YES, then think a hundred times before you blog about your stressful work.

And here's why:

• Your boss might misinterpret what you write. S/He might think that your priority is blogging. You don't want him/her to think that you use some of your work hours for posting in your blog.
  
• Blogging as evidence. If you like to piss or moan (read: bitch) about everything about your job, BE EXTREMELY mindful! Your post can be printed out and maybe a ground for termination. Once printed, you can't take back (or edit) what you posted.
  
• Future job applications. You and your basic info are posted in your blogs, so if you write something bitchy about your previous (or current) work, chances are, potential employer might read it during the background checks. Landing a job won't be easy.

However, if you think blogging is like keeping a personal diary and would like to keep it to yourself, then I think it is safe to blog about work. You might to consider masquerading your info, as you don't want your boss or future employer to be able to track you down.