Harriette Cole: My boss follows my social media, and I don’t know what to do

DEAR HARRIETTE: My boss recently started following me on social media.

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At first I didn’t think much of it, but now he comments on nearly everything I post: pictures of my dog, updates from family events, even casual things like a photo of my dinner.

What started out as a harmless interaction is beginning to feel invasive, like my boss has a window into parts of my life I’d rather keep separate from work.

I try to keep my posts light and respectful, but I also use social media to connect with friends and share personal opinions that don’t have anything to do with my job.

Knowing that my boss is not only watching but actively chiming in makes me feel self-conscious and even a little judged. At the same time, I don’t want to block or restrict him and risk looking unprofe