How to Repair the Damage When Your Boss Views Your Myspace Page

For the sake of this article, we're going to assume that when your boss saw your Myspace page it wasn't covered with little red hearts and pictures of your dog. If pictures of you in your tightest tube top having beer chugging contests with your friends (and winning) come to mind, you might be in a little trouble. While you might be tempted to run off and make your page private to prevent any further damage, hold off. The better solution might be to make some adjustments to your profile, and to make the appropriate, if temporary, adjustments to your work manner as well.

First, don't mention the incident or try to candy-coat it if at all possible. If the subject is brought up, going into a spill about how you can't remember why you were in that poncho and panties might not be the best way to explain. Instead, try to let things blow over. Bringing it up will only remind your boss of something it's best that he/she soon forget.

Next, make some changes to your Myspace profile. Chances are, your boss will be checking it again in the very near future to see if you took his/her warnings seriously (and yes, just mentioning your page was a very prominent warning). While it may not seem fair, what you do on your off time is only your business until you place it in a public venue. You represent your company at all times as far as your employer is concerned. Take down any inappropriate pictures and comments, and give your profile a mature makeover. You don't have to make the changes permanent, but it might be a good idea to keep pictures of yourself offering body shots to any lucky passersby in your secret stash from now on.

Next, it is essential that you remain quiet and subdued for a while at work. Gossip, loud laughing, and long phone calls to your boyfriend will only add to your boss's suspicions that you don't take yourself seriously enough. While that probably isn't true, all it takes is a little misconception to put you out of a job. Lay low, concentrate on the tasks before you, and remain professional at all times.

While you're at it, start putting you r nose to the grindstone a little more. Coming in a little early, staying after work just a tad late, and taking on extra assignments might be a good idea. The point is to make yourself a more valuable worker. The truth is, you can probably be replaced at this point, so do something to change that. Not only will you minimize the risk of losing your job over something that really doesn't reflect your abilities to handle it, but you'll also gain your boss's positive attention and take his/her mind off of your embarrassing little fiasco.

Finally, consider taking your fashion and makeup choices down just a notch until you're no longer being scrutinized. Wearing tight skirts and red lipstick to the office the week after your boss saw some of Victoria's little secrets on your Myspace page might not give off the right impression, especially if you know he/she saw your profile in a less than professional state. Stay understated and low key for just a time, and help your boss clear out those images more easily.

Remember, when your boss sees your Myspace page and you are a little unsure of your job security because of it, the best route is to simply shift his/her focus away from your partying ways and back to your professionalism as soon as possible. It doesn't have to be a career breaker if you know how to handle yourself with grace and poise. However, do be sure to reconsider publicly posting your thoughts on why panties aren't a necessary wardrobe item in the future.