Have you ever felt uncomfortable when a coworker, even one you’re pretty good friends with at work asks to follow you on Instagram, to be friends on Facebook, or wants to watch your TikTok videos?
@Careersbykirstie on TikTok has some great advice on dealing with social media and friends at work.
Don’t feel obligated just because a coworker asked you for your social media handles
- Don’t feel obligated to connect with your coworkers with your personal social media profiles.
- If you don’t feel comfortable saying “no” then give them your LinkedIn page.
I think this is a great career tip! LinkedIn is literally the professional alternative to connecting with coworkers on social media. It’s still giving them access to you, just not your personal life.
I use a rule of thumb when adding friends on Facebook (and I do everything in my power to prevent people in real life from finding me on TikTok): If I wouldn’t give them a key to my house, or eat lunch with them on a Saturday, then it’s a hard no.