With the rise of social media, we have become so dependent on our cell phones, ipads, laptops, etc, that we cannot make it throughout the day. The results of being so dependent on technology and social sites are that our personal …show more content…
A lot of jobs are using social sites in the hiring process to see if a person is living professionally in their personal life. Studies have shown that 1 in 10 people ages 16 to 34 have been turned down for a job because of things that were posted on social media sites. Some companies do not want their employees to have social networking pages because it reflects negatively on the company. In the article, Negative Effects of Social Media on Business, it states "In the days before social media, negative company experiences might stay within an individual 's circle of friends; now, stories of bad customer service and disappointing products can run quickly through social media networks." This not only costs the company business, but it is a record that is publicly displayed and can be accessed by the world. It is also bad to complain about your job on a social media site. People often use these sites to vent about how bad their day at work went or how they cannot stand their boss. This can be viewed by your employer and if the message is bad enough can be grounds for