5 Reasons Blogging Leads to the Unemployment Line

I don’t know if you have come across the Engtech blog but it is one that I check daily and am always amazed at it. The style, the content and the vast topics always has me envious that I did not think of it.

Today I read a post that I found interesting and something that hits close to home. I think I am safe for now but I will certainly keep this list handy so I don’t go down that road.

5 reasons blogging can lead to losing your job.

For the full post please go here.

5. Lateness, Absenteeism, Lack of Focus
4. Misuse of Company Time and Resources
3. Becoming an Unofficial Spokesperson for the Company
2. Inappropriate Pictures
1. Disclosing Internal Company Information or Politics

Anyone thinking about hanging up their blogging shoes? Well before you do check out this much more positive list.

5 Reasons You’ll Get Hired Because of Your Blog

• Blogging makes you stand out from the crowd
• Blogs are the modern resume
• Blogging helps you expand your network of contacts
• Blogging is a great way to learn new skills
• Blogging can be a career of its own

I would have to agree with all of these points. I was always into making websites ever since I learned HTML back in school and since I have jumped into blogging my skillz have dramatically improved. Go figure I now work at a real Internet based company making their site look pretty.