Question about having a Facebook account?

[ChromaA]

Hi. I'm currently a college student and I am working on to get an internship at a big accounting firm soon. I never made a Facebook account because I've heard not very good things about it (ex: security problems, people getting fired because of unappropriate activity, and such). However, some of my closest friends are moving away and one of the best ways to keep in touch (other than phone calls) is by using Facebook. Not only that, by having an account, I can reconnect to my other old friends and family members who do have one that I haven't met in a long time. I know that companies can check my Facebook account. I guess the thing I'm concerned about is will having a Facebook account will leave a more or less negative impression if I plan to enter the professional work force for a big firm (e.g. my credibility and my chances of being sucessful at my career).

If I do get an account, I won't put anything unappropriate.. more like vacation photos of myself, family, and friends. For the account, I so far plan to make it personal only, not incorporating my job into it. I prefer to keep my personal and job life separate here.

Thank you for reading all of that. I would really appreciate your opinions! If you are a professional businessman or businesswoman who have a facebook account, it would be great to hear your feedback. I really appreciate it. Thank you.

[Smokies Hiker]

My brother is a businessman with his own successful business, and he and his family members all have a facebook account. They've never had any problems. My brother knows several employees who have facebook accounts that he has never even thought of visiting. As long as your activity is professional and nothing inappropriate is going on, there should be no problems.