2007-09-24 16:28:32 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
It's hard to meet people nowadays, and well, many people meet their S.O. on the job. So, as long as both people are discreet, and there are no policies against it, it's a green light.
2007-09-24 17:19:49 · answer #1 · answered by Bunny Boiler 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
My husband and I met working at the same company. He was sent from the corporate office to conduct a training session for 6 weeks with a new team. Two weeks after arriving, he and I were engaged. Now, 13 years later, we're working for a different company together.
The company actually has another married couple working there. I know that they are not a "typical" company.
The main question is, are either of you the other one's direct superior? If so, then I would suggest one of you find a different department. Either way, as long as while you're on the clock there isn't any PDAs or non-appropriate emails or long lunches you shouldn't have any problems. The best thing to do is to discuss appropriate behavior on both of your parts before getting really serious. And NEVER discuss the goings on in the office unless you can totally trust your partner to not blab it to the whole office should you break up.
And if does go south for one reason or another, Remember to take the high road. If you have acted appropriately at the office then there should be no reason for your superiors to retaliate.
2007-09-24 23:44:05 · answer #2 · answered by Jenna A 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Its not a good idea what so ever. In the event that things go bad it will complicate things between you two, and like it or not, at work you have to be objective and professional.
Furthermore, if you see him/her flirting or consorting with someone else after a couple breaks up it would destroy an environment of professionalism.
There's also the issue that any displays of affection what so ever could be actually classified as sexual harassment.
Its just easier to leave personal life aside from the professional life.
2007-09-24 23:33:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
An office romance usually ends up as a disaster in some shape or form.
2007-09-24 23:32:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
I think as long as it is kept professional in the office (ie, no PDA on the clock) dating someone you met at work can be a good thing. Be aware though that many companies do have pretty strict fraternization policies and these should be considered before starting an office fling.
2007-09-24 23:32:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
BAD BAD BAD IDEA!!!
Been there, have the Tshirt. It almost always causes some sort of controversy at work during the romance, and/or afterwards things are just horrible.
Plus colleagues dont respect you as much if they think youre screwing the crew.
2007-09-24 23:33:05 · answer #6 · answered by Tarsh d 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
How fortunate I was. Perhaps my profile will give some idea.
I am Catriona Isobel Rose P.
Born March 1944. I now live in cyberspace but haunt Northern UK.
I had thought of joining the QAANS but fortunately found office employment where I met my darling Gweneth with whom I spent 42 years. My family accepted us, hers were horrid, thus our time together was spent "in clouds or sunshine , joy and tears."
Obliged to leave our Churches due to a whispering campaign. we worshiped in the open air when possible. My memory of communion is walking with her through a haze of falling blossom petals and knowing love of all things.
We lived quietly as Church mice in a house we purchased at about the age of 20.
One thought remains of work. A bright young thing said of us "Oh look, here come the Spinsters. Couldn't get a man to save themselves". Gwen smiled and said "Well fellow spinster, are we as one ?" Gwen died when I was overseas on leave and I had to learn to forgive myself for the consequences.
My thanks dear friends for helping me to live.
Rose P
2007-09-25 00:28:36 · answer #7 · answered by rose p 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
not a bright idea. none of my business as long as it does not effect my work or the work of others in the office
2007-09-25 12:44:50 · answer #8 · answered by becky w 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's the best thing ever, and nothing beats sneakin' a kiss at the water cooler. People should be mature enough to know how to juggle it. But I'm just an old school romantic.
2007-09-25 00:31:05 · answer #9 · answered by Monsieur Recital Vinyliste 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It can be exciting and fun when it starts because the flirtation can be played out during the day.
But if it doesn't work, it su(ks! There the other person is, in your face all day long!
Better to transfer to another job if you really think you wanna date someone you work with. Especially if it is the boss!
2007-09-24 23:35:48 · answer #10 · answered by dizzkat 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋