Where did work ethic go to die?
This week, I’ve got a prime suspect… LAX.
A MAC makeup artist at the airport was fired after posting a “day-in-the-life” TikTok that breached serious security protocols.
The clip included a shot of her TSA badge, her cash drawer setup, timestamps of her shift and even customer interactions.
It all led to her termination. 6
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Oversharing isn’t a work perk
I watched, stunned. Then I asked myself: what happened to basic professionalism?
For me, filming sensitive work processes, especially anything tied to security or finances, is a line you just don’t cross.
That’s what got her fired, and it’s a sharp reminder of how high the stakes are when you overshare at work. 6
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My parents raised me with work ethic, and for that, I am thankf