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Last night I was looking for one thing on the Internet and stumbled upon another. The thing I found (that I wasn't looking for) was a word unfamiliar to me. Have you heard the word "dooced" before? I hadn't. I was reading a blog post about social networking data presents challenges and spotted the word. If you know what "dooced" means, no need to read further. If you don't, here's one definition of dooced:
the act of being fired for blogging about one's employer
You can read more about the word and its origin here. Having a fascination for words, I now have a new one to add to my existing list that describes a person's involuntary departure from an organization: fired, downsized, rightsized, eliminated, reduced, dismissed, made redundant, terminated, RIF, let go and as of last evening, "dooced." Perhaps you've already seen this word listed on a job application as reason for leaving.
cross-posted at billiesucherblog
I had never heard that term before. You learn something new every day.
Posted by: Rodney Cooley | August 11, 2009 at 08:47 PM
I just got a job at a PR firm where we have a presence on Facebook and Twitter and social media/blogging is encouraged (tasteful and pro-company of course). It's so strange to me to see this be okay but in this industry it seems it's not only relevant to have this type of exposure but vital to keep up with constant changes around us.
Posted by: Kellie | August 12, 2009 at 10:16 AM
Rodney, yes the term has been around a while...but it was new to me, too. And how true about learning something new every day!
Best to you! Billie
Posted by: billiesucher | August 12, 2009 at 11:48 AM
Hi Kellie! I enjoyed reading your comments...just this morning a client was telling me how they "prefer" to hire people who already have a knowledge of Twitter, FB, and LI...to support their company's brand, marketing efforts, etc. Thanks for your thoughts!
Best- Billie
Posted by: billiesucher | August 12, 2009 at 11:52 AM
Hmmm...This begs the question: What "power" does a company have over the actions / activities / comments of employees off hours away from the office? If one blogs or tweets about the dislike of one's boss, one can be "dooced" according to your post. If one is in a bar and makes a similar comment to a friend can one be dismissed? Is it the forum / venue one must be concerned with? How far can the tentacles of the company reach into employees' lives? Pretty far it seems, especially given the ability to track people's social media input and health and lifestyle issues.
Posted by: Scott Woodard | August 13, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Scott, thanks for your thoughts -- when you get a chance, click on the link below to read a very informative article over on Nolo titled "Fired for Blogging." Scroll down a bit and read their tips on Staying Out of Trouble. I found the article quite informative. HTH.
http://tinyurl.com/ms35ct
~ Billie Sucher
Posted by: billiesucher | August 13, 2009 at 07:17 PM