How many times have you gone out with someone, (friend, partner, or family member) and they were on their phone the entire time. How many times has someone asked you to repeat what you have said because they were on the phone and did not hear you. Have you ever been turned down for a job because of something you decided to post on your facebook page. These events have become a serious issue in our daily lives and some people do not even realize it. Social networking sites such as: facebook, instagram, and snap chat, have a real negative way of impacting relationships both personal and business.
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
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