What we can learn from this week's Glee episode

I am a huge fan of Fox’s Glee. On this week’s episode, a video of the scariest cheerleading coach around was put on YouTube by the Glee Club. Sue Sylvester had taped herself doing a musical rendition of Olivia Newton-John’s “Physical.” When the video reached a fever on the Internet, Sue was humiliated, and even acknowledged her feelings of embarrassment.

By now, you might be asking yourself what my love of song and dance has to do with this blog. Well readers, here is my point.

Social media makes it easier than ever to share our private lives with everyone (literally). While showing pictures of the new baby to your great aunt in Tallahassee or the watching the YouTube wedding video dance that captured America’s interest with friends is fun, always think before you post.

Employers often do Google searches on potential candidates and might be surprised to see what comes up when they type in your name. Once something is out on the Internet, there is no taking it back.

Be smart when it comes to your online presence. Not all of us will be lucky to have Olivia Newton-John come to the rescue like Sue Sylvester did.