To protect your reputation, personal brand, your bank account and your privacy you need to be very careful what you write and post on social media channels. Below is a list of things you should not share on social media.

What chicken you are plucking or cow you’re milking on Farmville on Facebook
How many you have killed on Mafia wars or where they are buried.. again on Facebook
Party photos showing you inebriated or a hand placed where it shouldn’t be
That you are having a party.. you might get more guests than you counted on
Photos revealing you flirting with the bosses wife at the annual work Christmas party
That you are having an affair
That you are thinking of having an affair
Complaints about your boss
That you hate your job and want to leave.. you might get your wish.. involuntarily
Don’t share photos or an event that reveals that you were not sick that day at work
That are you are planning to take a sickie
Drama with your friends
Issues with your parents
Passwords.. unless you have more money than brains
Hints about passwords like dogs names
Images and videos of your children
Updates on Facebook after you have escaped from Jail and on the run (don’t laugh it has happened)
Revealing your thoughts about a court case… when on jury duty
Don’t link personal sites to professional business sites like LinkedIn.. don’t mix business with pleasure
Financial information such as how much money you do or don’t have in your bank account
Personal Information
How to get more friends or followers.. it already sounds like a scam
You are leaving on a holiday
The dates you are away on your holiday
Your daily schedule.. burglars have been known to use these little hints to their advantage
Showing you doing something stupid .. not good for personal branding
Your bodily functions
Revealing extreme views on Race, Religion or politics
What you had for breakfast
Finally, If you are not comfortable about it … don’t share it
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