Dating a Coworker

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Dating a coworker...

  • Is usually fine

    Votes: 3 16.7%

  • Is usually a bad idea

    Votes: 11 61.1%

  • Is usually a non-factor

    Votes: 2 11.1%

  • Is not something I have an opinion on

    Votes: 2 11.1%
  • Total voters
    18
Roh_Chris

Roh_Chris

Senior Member
#21
Jun 15, 2014
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#21
Come appraisal time and it is war. :p
 
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Siberian_Khatru

Guest
#22
#22
One other thing: If your positions at work cross paths a lot, you two stand to be a distraction to each other. As someone that got involved with a coworker years ago, this was our problem; especially when things were new. This potentially can hinder both of your work ethic which, if it comes back to either of you in the form of a reprimand (or worse), can serve to damage the relationship too.

I'm not saying "don't go for it," but there are some variables to consider. How much do you like this person? ;)
 
jsr1221

jsr1221

Senior Member
#23
Jul 7, 2013
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#23
That awkward moment when I don't have coworkers...
 
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JustAnotherUser

Guest
#24
#24
Roh_Chris said:
It's a 50-50 with regard to HR's opinion on relationships at the work place. There are some companies who incentivise employees to get married to their co-workers or to bring in their spouses - they view it as an effective barrier against employee turnover. The companies who don't encourage these practices fear that if anything goes wrong, then it could affect the productivity in the work place.

So, it really depends from company to company. But I agree with you, JonahLynx should check up on his company's HR policies on this matter.
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I guess it does depend, but if they can be able to go up the ranks based on how hard you work for the company rather than how long you've been there then it's probably best to refrain from relationships with anyone at the job. Just my input.
 
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JeniBean

Guest
#25
#25
I have been interviewing lately and last one I interviewed asked if there is a guideline about dating co-workers or clients. I said Yes, you cannot date a client and I highly advise against dating a co-worker. She said "Why not a client I could score myself a whale?" UGH!!!!
 
JonahLynx

JonahLynx

Senior Member
#26
Dec 28, 2014
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#26
Siberian_Khatru said:
One other thing: If your positions at work cross paths a lot, you two stand to be a distraction to each other. As someone that got involved with a coworker years ago, this was our problem; especially when things were new. This potentially can hinder both of your work ethic which, if it comes back to either of you in the form of a reprimand (or worse), can serve to damage the relationship too.

I'm not saying "don't go for it," but there are some variables to consider. How much do you like this person? ;)
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Yeah in my case we only see each other periodically, being in different parts of the building. Probably wouldn't be a distraction for me but definitely gotta consider that. I'm not head over heels yet lol.
 
garet82

garet82

Senior Member
#27
Jan 20, 2011
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#27
Bad idea coz you will see him/her everywhere :p besides, your friends can make you both as jokes
 
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