Dating Co-Workers

[etali]

What do you think of dating co-workers.

I've worked in some places where it was OK, and some places where it was frowned upon.

I married my co-worker, so I think that it's not a problem. We've argued then had to work together, and it's simple - the arguments stop when you walk through the gates to work.

Do you date co-wokers? Is it allowed where you work?

[britjojo]

Most places that I have worked had no rule against dating a co-worker, though in some places it could cause real problems.

Personally I think that it should be up to the individual rather than the company, but you should be prepared to lose your job if you fail in your relationship and cannot control yourself at work.

I have dated co-workers in the past, and probably wouldn't have a problem with it again.

[etali]

I agree there should be consequences if you fail to keep personal and work like separate.

I think it's great that you haven't encountered the 'no dating' rule - I wonder why companies around here are so closed minded. It ends up happening anyway, and surely it's better to not have people sneaking around and having to avoid each other at work in case the boss finds out.

I think it hinders productivity more than permitting dating would.

[elaine130]

I work in Human Resources. First of all, I think that any dating relationship in the workplace should be disclosed fully to one's supervisor or HR/Personnel rep, just for clarification on the company's policy with regard to dating. Second, dating should be forbidden when one party is in the other's supervisory chain: such as the boss dating a direct report, or a CEO dating someone way down in the food chain, but nevertheless in the chain of command. If you want to keep your job, know the policy/practice of your workplace or risk losing your job.

[kitsch_k]

it's allowed where i work but i would never try that..TOO COMPLICATED.

[dreamr802]

The place that I work it's not that big of a deal (I work in retail) but where my dad works its frowned upon (I use to work there)

[Gilipsie]

Many businesses have rules against this, but I think it is a really bad idea.

[r8rpwr]

I did it occasionally when I was single, but never really felt like it was a good idea. I never had a major issue with it though. Just probably better to steer clear, just out of caution.

[kitsch_k]

Originally Posted by r8rpwr

I did it occasionally when I was single, but never really felt like it was a good idea. I never had a major issue with it though. Just probably better to steer clear, just out of caution.

oh i totally agree wtih you...its better safe than sorry!!!

[lcsamano]

I don't think I would date a co-worker. How ackward it would be if you broke up. As well you really would need to talk to someone at the company to see if their policy allows it. Otherwise you could be fired.

[kitsch_k]

yeah it's AWKWARD definitely...you have too work in close proximity with the one who broke your heart (or otherwise). that would make getting over it harder.

[PrettyinPink]

My office doesn't have rules about dating co-workers, but there isn't anyone here that I would be interested in...as of now, hehe. I also had a friend who dated a co-worker who broke-up with her and she said going into work every day was the hardest thing she had to do. She said it was like re-living the heartache every day. I just couldn't do it.

[sacback]

Thats a huge no no, I don't do co workers. That can get really really messy.

[micheal]

NEVER NEVER NEVER SHOULD should you ever date your co-workers. That is all ground of you losing a job!

[MerdeCat]

Too much pressure to date a co-worker.

Would you be expected to have lunch together? Meet up during the fire drill? What about bad hair days?

Yuck. No way.

[crystal1]

I have had bad experience with dating co workers, it is never ever good to do that. It causes to many problems if you break up. It becomes akward and your days begin to become drawn out.