Is it inappropriate to add coworkers on social media?

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Like when you've only had some few interactions

Cynicaldreamer · Accepted Answer

If you like them enough? Sure! I have a few of my coworkers on FB. However I'm VERY careful about what I post: if it's something I think will be controversial or they wouldn't get? I filter them out so they don't see it when it's posted!

And I sure as hell NEVER add bosses to my social media! My boss requested to add me a few weeks ago? Lol, no. Denied.

Just be careful putting coworkers into your personal life.

sheikalana · Accepted Answer

I personally do not like to mix my private life with work life. I guess it depends on the coworkers if I have a good relationship with them I might accept their request if not I just ignore it.

ChrisMaster69 · Accepted Answer

It’s your choice and depends on what social media.

I've got nearly all my teams on WhatsApp and Signal.

we also have a Facebook group.

a few are on my Instagram page.

so of my work friends do socialise, but can be awkward.

invalid1 · Accepted Answer

It could be ok. And it could fuck up the work place.
Personally I don't do that. Even if I tolerate some overlapping between my personal and professional lives. I wouldn't do it this quick, I would give it some time.

kyleelyn199723 · Answer

In my opinion , I don’t add them unless we have a convo where we are exchanging social media. I think it’s weird when people be friends others on Facebook and they don’t even develop a friendship or even know if they are a likeable person

Anonymous · Answer

Female coworker on the side.. well try to anyways.. then she finds out you like her she becomes standoffish. You don't want a confrontation or wasn't expecting it, want it to go away and you get blocked. You wanna keep peace and be civil and be OK. but the person won't have it. Hurts your feelings somewhat this person is so closed off and doesn't realize you made a mistake and forgive... and forget.

Leavesbound · Answer

If you are friends add them. Some people use social media for professional contacts.

exitseven · Answer

I would keep your work life separate. Lots of people have got fired over social media. What is the upside to this anyway?

Puppystarfish23 · Answer

Managers and employer yes but colleagues not necessarily depending on your relationship with them.

genericname85 · Answer

since they're "coworkers", you could just ask them. but communicate that you understand if they wanna keep "job" and "private life" separated.

Anonymous · Answer

If you speak to them about adding them beforehand and have had conversations. Otherwise it’s just weird.

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

That old depends that's a loaded question are they close friends or are these guys that are interested in you even though you're in a relationship you have to be more specific

Better_off_here · Answer

yeah in that case it is just not right to do. if you know the person for a long time and you hang out after work and such it is fine, but otherwise, you should keep it business with them too.

Feelicks · Answer

I only do so for the ones I like. I'd rather avoid office drama though.

Marco10 · Answer

Other than LinkedIn, I think yes it’s awkward and unprofessional.

ODC2112 · Answer

It is not inappropriate. It is stupid. You cannot complain about your boss anymore.

Fei6gbdd · Answer

I don't wanna add them. Its awkward and it opens another avenue to get sexually harassed which happens at work anyway.

Marsssss · Answer

i think yes it is inappropriate. Unless you have some contact or you want be more friendly with them. Maybe LinkedIn is acceptable.

Anonymous · Answer

I think you should be careful what you share and with whom. Doubly so when it comes to your career

David_Bayer · Answer

Just don't be an asshole and nothing is inappropriate.

Alyssa11 · Answer

No I’ve added my managers

SlightlyEccentric · Answer

I wouldn't do it ever

bowenw · Answer

I wouldn't until I got to know and trust them.

Wise4myage · Answer

I think its fine to an extent.

COMMODOREII · Answer

Thats your choice actually

deeks1121 · Answer

Naa, especially if they are good looking lol

cookieman12 · Answer

I depends on how close you are with them

wickhamhayls · Answer

no. you can filter what differnet people see.

boggboss · Answer

Nope its fine

slatyb · Answer

I wouldn’t.

Pogi-Paddy-2 · Answer

I don't think so.

In_Trance · Answer

I think so

DENIZUNAY · Answer

I think it's okay

ItsMeItsMe1989 · Answer

nope

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