work relationships

has anyone ever dated a coworker? How did that affect your work relationship? Im just curious, as its something I think about once in awhile but think that it would be too awkward esp if you were to break up.
lets hear some stories

If the girl just wants some occasional "fun", go for it. But as far as something serious, it rarely works. Once everyone else in the office finds out you too are dating, it becomes very awkward. And like you said, if you break up, one of you will have to leave because of just how awkward it will get.

Thats just my .02 cents.

There are three couples at my workplace. I definitely think it would be awkward if they break up, but other than that, they all seem to be fine. One of the couples tried to hide that they were going out...but it's kind of pointless because it's going to get out sooner or later. There was one time where I was coming out my car and they were going on their lunch break...and once they saw me, they stopped holding hands immediately as if I was going to care. :roll:

Depends how thick skinned you are. Expect sly comments here and there and the occasional ribbing, but I don't see no reason not to.

It can work out but its not advised you date or have a relationship with someone you work with. In my case many many moons ago I was my ex's boss and it worked out fine.

"MannysCollectibles, post: 18985" said:

In my case many many moons ago I was my ex's boss and it worked out fine.

That must have been an interesting situation!

"AlexofThundera, post: 18987" said:

That must have been an interesting situation!

Not really, I didnt give her any advantages. If it came down to cutting hours and she need to go well what can i do.

thanks for the insights guys. I think that if you both can remain professional during work and if things dont work out and still maintain a professional relationship it would be ok. But thats just me as I can see it being real awkard after as well. i still am feeling things out with my situation i kind of want it to go either way

"matt, post: 19176" said:

thanks for the insights guys. I think that if you both can remain professional during work and if things dont work out and still maintain a professional relationship it would be ok. But thats just me as I can see it being real awkard after as well. i still am feeling things out with my situation i kind of want it to go either way

The big word here is "If" If we all lived in a perfect world, then it would be okay, but lets be reasonable here....when two people break up....the first thing you do is try to gain allies to give your side of the story before they do ;)

Also, this is your job you are putting at risk...this is what pays your bills and keeps a roof over your head. Do you really want to put that in jeapordy?

I know what it feels like to be lonely, I'm single now and yes sometimes it does bother me. It's easy to feel attracted to someone you work with because you talk to them everyday and feel comfortable around them because there is no shyness or awkwardness that you experience when you meet someone in a bar or other setting with the goal of "picking someone up" But you must keep a level head and professionalism at work. Many workplaces frown upon work relationships because it can cause productivity to go down and the bottom line at work is to make money.

Take me for example...when my ex-husband and I first got together, he got me a job where he worked at "Sears" Yes, it was fine for a while and we did work in different departments, however there were many drawbacks. One of them was one of his co-workers came to me to complain about him and wanted me to correct the problem on my own time at home. I'm not his boss or his Mommy...that is the manager's job to correct a situation, not mine. Another problem I had was I was tired of the jokes "so, how is he in bed?" That is none of your business. And last but not least, we broke up for a while in May of 1998 and guess who had to quit? Me. Someone always quits.

My advice? Don't do it.

"queen lynxana, post: 19238" said:

Take me for example...when my ex-husband and I first got together, he got me a job where he worked at "Sears" Yes, it was fine for a while and we did work in different departments, however there were many drawbacks. One of them was one of his co-workers came to me to complain about him and wanted me to correct the problem on my own time at home. I'm not his boss or his Mommy...that is the manager's job to correct a situation, not mine. Another problem I had was I was tired of the jokes "so, how is he in bed?" That is none of your business. And last but not least, we broke up for a while in May of 1998 and guess who had to quit? Me. Someone always quits.

My advice? Don't do it.

That's interesting to hear. I was just going to ask that has anybody ever worked at the same company but in different departments, since I thought that might work out. However I think we already got a good answer to that one. Personally I do agree with the fact that you don't want to risk your job on dating somebody at work. I just haven't ever heard of a happily ever after from that scenario.

Work "Relationships" Never work . Just go to work do yuor job and go home.

"Davea2774, post: 20111" said:

Work "Relationships" Never work . Just go to work do yuor job and go home.

Amen to that reverend!

Long distance relationship is no different form a normal relationship because in proximalreationship as well as long distance relationship it requires a great deal of work ,with an excellent communication,patience, sacrifice and understanding.