Should you get fired for promoting political views - Hallie Crawford

Should you get fired for promoting political views With the election wrapping up, its hard not to talk about politics, I know. I havent heard of anyone who has been fired for talking about politics in the workplace, and I would be appalled if I did. With that being said, dont give them a reason to fire you. Political views expressed in the workplace should simply be expressed with caution. It depends on the workplace, your relationship  with the people youre speaking to, and how extreme your view is. 1) Remember politics can affect your image at work. Anything youre talking about in the workplace is being evaluated in some way, shape or form. Youre always being evaluated whether they will hire you, fire you, do more business with you based on anything you say,  politics included. So be mindful of this. 2) Keep it light. Talking about it can be fun, especially during an election year. Talk about it to the point that it continues to be fun. If you do that, youre still well within your safety zone. When it becomes more of a debate, thats when you expose yourself. So talk about it in a lighthearted manner Did you see the Saturday Night Live debate re-runs? Thats fun. When you start endorsing, campaigning and debating with people, then youve crossed the line. The bottom line is, is it really THAT important to express your political views at work? Especially if they dont have to do with your job or the task at hand? If they do, thats one thing, but if they dont then whats the point? Now of course you want to be yourself at work, and dont want to feel like youre editing everything you say. Thats not what Im suggesting. I simply recommend that you use good judgment when talking politics, or considering whether to do so at all. There is plenty else to talk about. Be smart about this. Check out my recent YouTube Video on this subject,  Talking politics at the workplace Do? Or dont?. Job Search Coach P.S.  Are you in the ideal career for you?  Find out if you’re in the right career with our  Ideal Career Quiz.