Work Place Romance

My thoughts about having sexual relationship with your co-workers

For me, I believe in the rule "You dont shit where you eat", meaning no dating with co-workers. Eventhough I havent experienced dating co-workers(because im a nursing student), and I do have an eye on some of em, I still think that fouling your on nest isnt a good idea in keeping a professional relationship with your corporate female assistant/subordinate/superior, no matter how hot they are. But if you have love at first sight well, its ok for you to do the shit. ^_^

anyways it has some good and bad side so here they are

Lets start on the GOOD, you can make sure that the lady your dating is a professional and well-educated. You may also say that you share some interests in common since you are working for the same company. Especially if you belong to the same department, both of you could be engineers, CPAs, lawyers, etc. thus you share a common ground, your interests may be the same. You can also make adequate background checks as you can make a lot of inquiries with her friends and officemates. Plus you can also have an idea of her salary range and her financial capacity. In case your relationship prospers, you can see her everyday (which can be good or bad, depending on how you treat it).

As for the BAD, there would only be an issue when you break up with your girl and there would be a lot of ackward moments when you bump with each other in the office. You may also have a hard time getting over her since you would see her regularly. And if another co-worker would take your place, you would know how fast you were replaced. Also in the unlikely event of corporate dissolution, you'd find yourselves together in the unemployment line, looking for a new job. With regard to bonuses and incentives, you cannot hide anything from your girl... She would know when you would receive your 13th month, 14th month and other perks and financial privileges.

But on the over-all I think there is nothing wrong with going out with an officemate. So long as you really like the girl and your intentions are directed to have a serious relationship that is on a long-term basis. And make sure that the company allows it.