original publish date: 21st December, 2009

decades on …

This one takes me back. It was a time when we actually used Facebook, and when Facebook was innocent enough for the Farmville app to be the issue.

Simpler times, friends. Simpler times.

I guess I was trying to point out that, in the (early) days of social media, it was better to separate personal from work.

Still true, but now that’s a given, right? Right?

And I know that ‘it’s complicated’ relates to relationship status, not employment. Although, LinkedIn, if you’re listening, it’s worth considering.

transcript

FTE: Hey, boss.. I’ve just sent you a Facebook request to join my co-op on Farmville.

Manager: I would have preferred the report you owe me.

Closing caption: Now might be the time to change your work status to “it’s complicated”.