Watch What You Do at Work

I read this article from Judith Kallos blog, www.netmannersblog.com and the title was NSFW. Read below:

"I was interviewed recently on my view in regard to the use of the acronym NSFW. Apparently some felt that an acronym noting “Not Safe For Work”, is necessary when sending e-mail to those they knew were at work to warn them that the content or links contained within were of a questionable nature and not proper for the work environment.

My reaction was there is no need for such an acronym. By virtue of having to type it should tell any astute person that they should have enough common sense and respect to not send e-mails with questionable content to someone’s work e-mail.

And, to those who have others sending you e-mails that need this acronym noted to warn you, you should be a responsible employee and tell the Sender to no longer use your business e-mail address for anything not business related. At that time you can also provide your personal e-mail address for e-mails of that nature.

It amazes me in this day and time how we spend so much time creating ways to justify things we know we shouldn't be doing in the first place. Using company e-mail for anything other than company business should include this acronym: IUE (Irresponsible Unreliable Employee)."

Judith's final paragraph is relevant, but may be too much to ask of employees in today's society. Life is moving really fast and sometimes to be a great employee - you need to be "being" a great spouse and a great parent. Those two jobs NEVER end and answering a personal email sent to your work email doesn't make you unreliable.

I do get the point though so thanks Judith!

TK