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Why Larry Johnson Lost His Job (And How You Can Avoid His Mistake)

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November 9, 2009 Posted By: Trevor Wilson Category: Twitter


A little while back, NFL running back Larry Johnson got in trouble for his comments on Twitter. Apparently, he used some homophobic language during an exchange with a fan and got himself suspended by the team (pending an investigation).

Now that the investigation is over, the results are in and Larry Johnson got released. Even though he is a Pro-Bowl caliber player, the Kansas City Chiefs let him go. This says a lot about how your activity online can negatively impact your career.

Eventually, Larry Johnson will land on his feet. Everybody does. But if you can take anything away from this, know that no matter how talented you are, no one is immune from issues stemming from online stupidity. Be careful about what you say on social networks lest it come back to haunt you!

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