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.

Fox's Glee: Do you have a Sue Sylvester in your workplace?

Ok, I admit it.

I am a Gleek.

As a former musical theatre nerd, I am additcted to Fox's new hit show, Glee. As I watched last night's season finale, I couldn't help but want to blog about it today! But, since this is a blog relating to work topics, I wanted to focus on the work relationships between the characters.

Example 1: Emma and Will: 2 co-workers who have crushed on each other all season long and who finally appear to be hooking up. What will this mean for their work relationship and workplace dynamics?

Example 2: Sue: A classic enemy, a co-worker who seems to want to destroy any sort of competition she has. She'll go to any lengths to take down anything that stands in her way, even if it means playing dirty.

Do you have any Emma, Will or Sue-types in your workplace? Have you watched two co-workers fall in love or have you been in a work relationship? Do you know someone who sabotages their co-workers just so they can get ahead?