I have dated one of my coworker three years ago. Long story short, got burned big time, he got laid off, and I was forced to resign because of workplace dramas and politics after that. So I no longer am interested in dating coworkers. (not worth it)
I am just wondering if any of you avoid work place romance? If you are currently dating coworker, is it worth it?
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I avoid it like the plague- how awkward would it be if it didn’t work out and you still had to see that person everyday. I would defiantly say it is not worth. I like to keep my personal life separate from my work life.
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That’s where I met my husband. We worked together for 2 years before we started dating. We’ve been married 10 years now, so I would say it was worth it.
I always said I would never ever date a coworker. Funny thing is this same coworker would always say never date anyone from work. He use to tell me that all the time and I would tell him don’t worry I wouldn’t. Funny thing is we started hanging out at work parties and when we would all go out after work and came upon a situation were we got really close. We end up dating after awhile and we are now married. I found the love of my life at work. Somewhere we both swore we would never date from…funny how things in life happen.
He is a very stable person with a stable personality. If you do plan to date someone I would prepare for the rumors and what might happen if you broke up.
from my experience it is not worth it and I would avoid. Too much office gossip and hassle when it goes pearshaped. Wait till one or both of you leaves first.
Haven’t done it but know it is the quickest way to lose a job
If wasn’t married, I personally wouldn’t date anyone in my own department of the work place. If it was a different department, different office ect where I wouldn’t have to constantly be around him, then I think it’s ok as long as you can keep it professional after the relationship ends.
I had a similar experience . I had to quit and get a new job. I couldn’t handle all the drama and bullsh^^ .
As you have found out dating your co worker can cause problems, and if there is anything going on in the work place that should not be going on. sometimes you just never know how things could go when in a situation like that.
I don’t currently have co-workers where that would be possible. But yes, I absolutely agree with you about this, and apparently so do many companies, which is why they have rules against it.
i wouldnt avoid it because yu never know where yu’ll find yur special person. if people want to talk, let them talk. obviously they arent worth yur time to begin with because their lives are dull and boring enough to fit gossiping about something like that. i wouldnt be all lovey-dovey at work, or treat them any different then if i wasnt dating them. i do have limits and etc. but i do think it’s worth it, just like its worth fighting for someone yu find at school or on the street.
The old saying goes that people don’t need to their their lovin when they get their payin.
Avoid, because everybody like to talk.
As an employer I had an experience with 2 employees dating. If it ever happens again, one will go. It too, was a disaster.
IF IT DOES NOT WORK OUT YOU ARE STUCK WITH THEM. FROM PAST EXPERIENCE AVOID IT UNLESS YOU PLAN TO CHANGE CAREERS SOON ANYWAY.
If I worked in a large company, I wouldn’t have a problem dating a co-worker. Being that I work for a very small company, I just don’t have that option. Back in the day, work or school were two main avenues of meeting people – it’s relatively recently that other options became available. My parents met at work, so did my grandparents. I have nothing against workplace dating as long as everyone uses their common sense.
absolutely. ever heard the saying never stick your pen in company ink? well, this is what it is referring to.
No fishing from the company pier.