| Dating Co-Workers
Posted: 9/13/2006 8:52:58 PM | Just courious, I wonder just how many have ever dated a Co-Worker and what there experiance was.
Just recently got a new co-worker and she is refreshing in her personalty and we seam to have quite a bit in common. I doubt that I would make the first move though it wouldnt be proper. | |
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| Dating Co-Workers
Posted: 9/13/2006 9:00:28 PM | | I dated one for 2yrs. at my work. It was bad. very bad. I found out just how many "friends" I had at work. | |
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Posted: 9/13/2006 9:17:21 PM | when I was about 18 I did...
and it didnt work out well
as far as my job.
I should have dated the other guy...
the owners son...
which may not have had a better ending...
but would have been far better move "jobwise"
Not since then have I dated a co worker.........
and that was just the foolishness of youth. | |
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| Dating Co-Workers
Posted: 9/13/2006 9:26:11 PM | | Dating co-workers is a no no because you never know when it can turn sour and when it does...your work can suffer for it or you could even lose your job...my opinion...don't. | |
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Posted: 9/13/2006 9:47:51 PM | | If you feel she is the 'ONE'..with NO doubt in your mind..go for it. Are you employable? Will it be easy for you to find another job? Sadly..the workplace is NOT the spot to find your mate.... | |
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Posted: 9/13/2006 9:55:08 PM | | Never dip the pen in the company inkwell. | |
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Posted: 9/13/2006 10:23:48 PM | It's something you do early on in life, when both jobs and relationships are expendable on short notice.
After that, it's recipie for disaster. | |
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Posted: 9/13/2006 10:24:44 PM | | hehe always fun, go for it! Dip that pen! | |
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Posted: 9/13/2006 10:33:37 PM | Ive dated a co worker..ohh mann alive...
THAT was a disaster
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Posted: 9/14/2006 6:10:49 AM | Yeah talk about a stupid move..
I dated a few from different workplaces and if you want to
stay in that job you better rethink the situation.. When ever we
had a disagreement, we said that we will not bring it up at work..
Well, that lasted the whole of 2 minutes and the foreworks were
really bad.. I ended up leaving all the jobs that this has happened
in and I have vowed to never rewalk that plank again..  | |
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| Dating Co-Workers
Posted: 9/14/2006 6:12:00 AM | One word of advice: I believe that 3 spheres of ones life should be kept COMPLETELY SEPARATED for the sake of a normal, stable, hassle-free life
These are:
1) Your personal life (lovers, etc)
2) Your close friends (dont mix your lovers and friends! --> bad news)
3) Your working life (coworkers, clients, etc. --> its not worth it! It may seem all fun and games temporarily but do you really want that kind of distraction at work?) | |
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| Dating Co-Workers
Posted: 9/14/2006 6:14:22 AM | I dated one that turned out to be a disaster...
Second one turned into my wife...
Oh... guess that was a disaster too  | |
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Posted: 9/14/2006 6:29:46 AM | I've dated many... er I mean a few... co-workers. Only once did it end in disaster because he threw something at me at work (awhile after we had broken up, he wasn't handling it well) and in result, he was fired. And believe me, he blamed me for that.
I remained friends with the others and it was never ackward for me, or for them as far as I knew after things ended . Before going into it you need to have some communication. Discuss the possible outcomes and see how they THINK they'd feel if things didn't work out. You never really know what can happen, but if you're both mature adults it should be fine.
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| Dating Co-Workers
Posted: 9/14/2006 6:34:58 AM | | I wouldnt know about your personal experience, I mean it does depend highly on how you feel about the other person as an individual and what effect an affair or relationship would have as a direct impact on your working life. I believe that the whole realm of mixing up your personal life with your work is ground to be tread on very carefully, and should be considered with much thought and reason before making any kind of decision. | |
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Posted: 9/14/2006 6:48:51 AM | I have dated several co-workers. It certainly has some benefits--lunch dates, etc--and it has some drawbacks. The drawbacks become readily apparent when you break up. The constant proximity can make things awkward and drag out the "moving on" phase.
Overall, for most people, it is probably something to avoid. I do not think it is quite the dating plague that the majority seems to think it is. If you both really like each other, go for it. Life is short. | |
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Posted: 9/14/2006 6:53:26 AM | | Sure and what if it doesn’t work? As a former supervisor, I had to deal with former couples that still worked together. It was a nightmare, as they hated each other, wouldn’t talk. I had to change the schedules in order to avoid having them to work together. Sure, some will say it’s not always like that. Ok! Who would like to work with their ex? Not me! | |
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Posted: 9/14/2006 6:58:55 AM | I guess I should have added a proviso or two: never date someone on your own team or within your department; never date someone subordinate to you.
Any co-worker I ever dated worked in the same office (receptionist or some other type of AA usually), but not in the same department. | |
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Posted: 9/14/2006 7:14:00 AM | | I had a good experiance and it lasted for four years. But then again when you work on ranches you seldom see the other person. | |
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Posted: 9/14/2006 7:20:24 AM | A word of advice...
Don't get your meat where you get your bread...
VP  | |
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Posted: 9/14/2006 7:23:28 AM | dating at work is a no-no. not only is it plain weird, it's often forbidden by employers because they know how f ucked up things can get. i've done it in the past, i've seen it done, and it either works out and they get married, or it screws up completely. there really is no middle point. it is my belief that it is best to steer clear.
now, if someone is so hot that you must have them, sleeping with them is a different story. i guess if you don't get emotions involved, its all good. | |
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Posted: 9/14/2006 7:48:57 AM | To get involve with a co-worker is to look for trouble. I have in the past and I have learn my lesson.
Do not do it.
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