By: Lori McMullin, APR
Director of Business Operations & CommunicationsCenter for Business Excellence
Office romance or, at the very least, flirting. Is it a good idea? Since Valentine’s Day is
around the corner, we might as well explore the subject.
I have a little insight and experience with this topic –
emphasis on a little. Very early in my
work history, I dated someone I worked with for a brief time. We were both single, so no worries,
right?
No worries until the romance went sour. It was awkward and painful to work together
after that. So, I’m not a huge advocate
of office romance.
However, I am a realist.
It seems we spend more of our waking hours at work these days than
anywhere else. Plus, the advent of smartphones
and other technology keep us plugged in 24/7. It’s difficult to separate our personal lives
from our professional lives.
I found this link
with advice on the subject. In any case, I strongly advise people to fully
understand specific company policy on office relationships before moving
forward. Good luck!
One of my worst nightmares was realized, when I went to work years later for someone with whom I was once romantically involved. Our relationship had gone sour years ago. When he claimed to hire me for the sake of our grandchildren, the work environment became awkward and stressful. He was as mean and offensive as he had been during our earlier relationship. So, I am definitely not a huge advocate of office romance. Take my advice and steer clear.
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