Befriending a boss on Facebook?

[Annabelle]

Hi all, I just had a question here.............

How many of ya'll befriend your bosses on Facebook; and how many of ya'll feel comfortable doing it when you've barely been working with them for that long?
I'll say the word "befriend" as much as I want, a$$wipe.

BEFRIEND BEFRIEND BEFRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEENNNNNND!!!!!! : P

[Jim S]

Just say no.

[Antonia Roberts]

I can think of many reasons that could go left. If you keep your Facebook clean because you are working and in the job market and networking I guess it could work. However, I would avoid it, especially if you are on to complain about life and the job in your statuses.

[Eddy]

First why the heck do you keep using the word befriend? Why can't you just say should I add my boss as a friend on facebook? Second the only way it would be a good idea is if your a stripper, because who knows what someones gonna tag you in.

[Don Orbea]

depends on the person, the boss and the work environment. I had a boss who befriended me when I was very young. Subsequently, I worked in labor intensive occupations where that was discouraged. When I became a professional (legal) the environment was highly competitive and fraternization was permitted as long as the relationship was professional, not personal.