I did do some emailing to my old co-workers to get their input on what I had done and to try to get them to subscribe.  Some did, most not.

That said, my blog is very much personal. Google me and you'll get all my professional bylines and clips - I don't want my personal blog showing up in those results, so I blog semi-anonymously (ie, I post photos of myself occasionally, and anybody who knows me who reads would be able to tell right away, but my full real name isn't linked to my blog at all).

A blog can definitely be a huge asset to a career. Mine probably wouldn't. I'm not ruling out 'coming out' eventually, but have no plans to yet. I'd have to censor myself somewhat; after writing content for public consumption everyday, it's nice to write just for me. If I wanted to go freelance in the future, I would definitely change up the focus of my blog a bit and I'd attach my real name to it, and make it more of a professional asset.

Jackie,

 

The twitter link on your website .thedebtmyth.com does not work.

Could you double-check it again? It works for me. I suspect it was just twitter being flaky; I've been noticing that on other twitter links.

I have it on my LinkedIn profile but I did that just to fill the gap when I was unemployed. I have the date ending when I started my new job in April.

Jason@LiveRealNow said:

I don't hide my blogging life from my professional life, but I don't draw attention to it.  I wouldn't put it on a resume unless I was applying for a social media position.

The twitter link on your website .thedebtmyth.com does not work.

I don't hide my blogging life from my professional life, but I don't draw attention to it.

This is about where I stand too. Although I have mentioned at work that I've been blogging for years because it was relevant to the topic at hand. I didn't go into what I blog about, but a simple Google search would quickly find that out.

I don't hide my blogging life from my professional life, but I don't draw attention to it.  I wouldn't put it on a resume unless I was applying for a social media position.

 

I'm the same as Jason.  I write with the assumption that my boss and any potential business partners or client could read my blog.

I do hope to leverage it one day, maybe to get some freelance work or to obtain clients.

  Just a question- how much of your "blogging life" do you disclose to your "regular life" or do you see a difference between the two?  Do you see your blog as an asset to your career?  Do you list it on your LinkedIn if you're not primarily a blogger or on your resume?  

  I'm wondering if blogging is being seen more as an asset instead of a liability these days with companies who might appreciate tech-savy, social-media rock stars on their team especially if they *aren't* technologically based. 

 As always- your thoughts are appreciated!