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Visiting Meta

A visit to Meta's Hong Kong office - the parent company of emotions. For us girls, we can use the visual diary to share
Facebook, Instagram and more! our amazing school life or as a platform for us to relieve
stress. I believe the people at Meta have worked very
The students who study BAFS had the chance to visit Meta
— the parent company of Instagram, Facebook, Whatsapp hard to make it more fun for us to show others who we are
and more. It was an exciting experience for us as we have through Instagram.
never visited it before. During the visit, the speaker revealed Working for Meta is an attractive prospect for many people,
some functions on Instagram, and told us how they saw including myself. The company offers a variety of unique
cyberbullying and their mission. and appealing features that makes it a desirable workplace.
One of the most exciting aspects of working at Meta is the
Being a long time Instagram user, cyberbullying has always company's work environment and facilities. The large coffee
been a hot topic. Throughout the visit, cyberbullying was corner and canteen area can be a great place to socialize,
the topic that I felt the most interested in. Meta revealed to network, and take breaks. The space can provide a relaxing
us on that day that cyberbullying usually happens in chats atmosphere, allowing employees to recharge and refresh
and it is no different from bullying in the real world: it is just their minds throughout the workday.
a matter of physical worlds vs virtual worlds. Most bullies
online think that bullying in real life is different to doing it Additionally, Meta provides an opportunity for employees
online, but actually it has the same negative effects on the to try cuisines from different countries. This is a fantastic
victim. When we chat online with our friends, it is easy for us way to experience different cultures and broaden one's
to forget to care about their true feelings as although we are culinary horizons. It can also foster a sense of community
communicating, we are still separated by our screens. and inclusiveness by encouraging employees to share
their food and cultural backgrounds.Moreover, working for
We should never forget that everyone has their ups and Meta can provide access to the latest and most innovative
downs, and it is important to remember what they might technologies. Employees have the opportunity to work on
be going through before expressing our feelings. Being Instagram, a widely used social media platform, and be the
sympathetic is vital to protecting yourself and respecting first to try out new features and functions. This can be an
others, so as to build a healthy cyber community. On that exciting and rewarding experience, as it allows employees
day, Meta shared with us that it is important to step into to be on the cutting edge of technology and social media
another person's shoes when we are communicating trends.
online. They suggest we use more emojis when replying
to messages or comments. This speaker shared his In conclusion, working for Meta can offer an enjoyable work
observation at his work, and reminded us that messages environment, unique amenities, and access to cutting-
without emojis are like formal letters. The inclusion of emojis edge technology. The company's large coffee corner and
helps enrich the emotions in our messages. Therefore, when canteen area, diverse culinary options, and the opportunity
we are interacting with others through Instagram we should to be among the first to test new Instagram features make
pay attention to how our message comes across in order to it an attractive workplace. Overall, the combination of a
avoid hurting others. stimulating work environment and a variety of perks makes
Meta an appealing option for job seekers.
Another thing that the representative at Meta shared with us
on that day was various new features on Instagram. We can
now use IG like a visual diary to share bits and pieces of our
everyday life. For example, we can repost funny things or
ask for suggestions from our followers. We can add music,
effects or filters to the reels which enable them to be more
fascinating and eye-catching. On top of that, it has become
a trend for teenagers to express feelings on Instagram.
The speaker stated that teens would rather share their true
feelings online than to tell someone face to face. Not only is
Meta a social media company, but it is also an outlet for true
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