Relationships With Co-Workers

[fluff]

Anyone had a relationship with a co-worker?

How did it go? Biggest mistake ever or best move in the universe?

Me and a fellow co worker are getting on very well...very well indeed. Teres a bit of an age gap and a gap in our working positions but we get on really well. And whether its harmless flirting or not comments about meeting out of the office keep cropping up.

But the whole work thing...ahh.

Anyone lend a comment?

Would like to mention we are self employed

[Guest KuroiYukiKit]

Well it all depends on how the other and you will handle a possible breakup. I had a co-worker at my last job that I dated off an on for about a year, and the one thing that made it work was that afterwards we stayed good friends. I hate to think how it would've gone had we been mad at each other. :X

[babyvr6]

Its a great way to make the workplace awkward. And it really sucks when you break up. Don't date co-workers, and you can make friends at work, but don't work with friends.

I keep my personal life and professional life as separate as humanly possible.

[diaperpt]

You say there is a difference in your work positions. If there is even the potential of you interacting at work, this then is a very dangerous situation. This gap builds in an unequal relationship on the work side of things. In many work environments, I believe, such a relationship would not even be allowed.

It ALL depends on the two of you, however. Unfortunately, you won't know whether or not you two could pull it off until it's too late. Maybe you could think of things this way - IF you two decide to enter a relationship, could one or both of you leave your current job and get an equally good position elsewhere (and if both of you leave, getting difference jobs in different companies) for the sake of the relationship? Would either of you be willing to risk that even if the other stayed where you are?

Working together just puts one more layer of difficulty into the relationship. It doesn't mean you shouldn't try or can't succeed. It does mean you need to go in with your eyes WIDE open. Don't just assume either that no problems will develop OR that you'll be able to solve easily any problems that do arise.

If you are the one with the higher position, you may be in a better place to 'save' yourself if need be, but by the same token, you're the one who could be in trouble for violating your sweety's rights in the workplace!

Think of all possible angles and all possible calamities before getting too serious. Good luck with whatever you decide.

[curiositykilledthecat]

I dated a coworker and the bitch dumped me right in the middle of my department during our shift. I don't recommend dating co-workers

[Bettypooh]

Its a great way to make the workplace awkward. And it really sucks when you break up. Don't date co-workers, and you can make friends at work, but don't work with friends.

I keep my personal life and professional life as separate as humanly possible.

A - 100% -men Never have any personal involvement with business- one or the other or both will always suffer in the end and that doesn't have to happen. Mix the two at your own risk and if it blows upon you, then you dam# well deserved it

Bettypooh

[baby-dandan]

When they were training me for my job, that was one thing that was discouraged! I work with some very cute women, but it would be very complicated to keep a relationship covert! My cousin had a good job at a BMW dealership. Unfortunately he got fired after he and his girlfriend (who worked at the same place) got in a fight. They were arguing at work and he used foul language in front of the customers(not a good idea!) So I will seek out love elsewhere.

[fluff]

I see what you's mean.

Infact, a colleague has already given his 2 cents, unprompted, which mirror what you lot have said.

Thanks.

[Mary-Ann]

if you do then i say enjoy it while it lasts.....

really tho to avoid sorrow just stay with mild flirtation and friendly