Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad? ( Archived) (23)

Jun 3, 2012 10:25 PM CSTIs dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
BKN59
BKN59BKN59clairton, Pennsylvania, USA75 Threads 59 Polls 36 Posts

Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?(Vote Below)

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Already been there. Already done it.
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Jun 4, 2012 1:12 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
Undcvr_Rebel
Undcvr_RebelUndcvr_RebelKingswood, New South Wales Australia31 Posts
Not a good idea...have seen too many people screw up the dynamics of a happy team at work when the couple "end" the relationship.
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Jun 5, 2012 5:34 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
lonelygal122
lonelygal122lonelygal122HallsGap, Victoria Australia8 Threads 4,567 Posts
BKN59: Already been there. Already done it.

Then why you asking.dunno
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Jun 5, 2012 7:23 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
Boban1
Boban1Boban1bigplace, Central Serbia Serbia144 Threads 5 Polls 18,789 Posts
BKN59: Already been there. Already done it.

I wouldn`t mind a quickie but Im to old and cranky for dating...grin
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Jun 5, 2012 7:32 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
JustJess77
JustJess77JustJess77Monroe, North Carolina USA5 Threads 248 Posts
Not a good idea..I worked with my fiancee for 3 years and it almost killed us..I finally had to leave the job in order for us to work. Its too hard when the stress at work and the stress at home are the same.
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Jun 5, 2012 7:37 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
know of some really good marriages arose between coworkers - depends on the people and the company - grin
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Jun 5, 2012 7:41 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
Glatlol
GlatlolGlatlolDublin, Ireland2 Threads 5,358 Posts
JeanKimberley: know of some really good marriages arose between coworkers - depends on the people and the company -


Same here, my sister and her husband met in work, they will be 25 years married next year.
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Jun 5, 2012 7:42 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
patmac: Optimism is not really your forte is it ?
rolling on the floor laughing boy is that an understatement - you took the words right out of my mouth
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Jun 5, 2012 7:44 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
patmac
patmacpatmacglasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK730 Threads 6 Polls 9,662 Posts
Glatlol: Same here, my sister and her husband met in work, they will be 25 years married next year.


So that will make it a Golden anniversary......grin cheers


Many folk meet at work. I can't see a problem...Few jobs last nowadays anyway....grin cheers
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Jun 5, 2012 7:45 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
patmac
patmacpatmacglasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK730 Threads 6 Polls 9,662 Posts
JeanKimberley: know of some really good marriages arose between coworkers - depends on the people and the company -


Yep thumbs up thumbs up grin cheers
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Jun 5, 2012 7:51 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
JeanKimberley: know of some really good marriages arose between coworkers - depends on the people and the company -


I agree - it's not something to be taken frivilously - I think the couple must remain discreet and it won't work for everyone

but I have seen it handled well where I work by several couples

I think it becomes difficult when a co worker develops a crush on someone who does not reciprocate those feelings - it makes things a little tedious sometimes - but if the couple feels the same way and carries out a plan to keep things discreet at work I think it's OK
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Jun 5, 2012 7:54 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
Glatlol: Same here, my sister and her husband met in work, they will be 25 years married next year.


congratulations! I can think of quite a few friends who met at work and have been together AND at their jobs for quite a long time!
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Jun 5, 2012 7:57 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
Glatlol
GlatlolGlatlolDublin, Ireland2 Threads 5,358 Posts
felixis99: congratulations! I can think of quite a few friends who met at work and have been together AND at their jobs for quite a long time!


We all worked for the same company for a long time, I was there 18 years, it was in the days when people stayed in jobs, or should I say jobs lasted lol, quite a few couples got together in the years I was there and other then one case where one of them was already married it never caused a problem.
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Jun 5, 2012 7:58 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
felixis99: I agree - it's not something to be taken frivilously - I think the couple must remain discreet and it won't work for everyone

but I have seen it handled well where I work by several couples

I think it becomes difficult when a co worker develops a crush on someone who does not reciprocate those feelings - it makes things a little tedious sometimes - but if the couple feels the same way and carries out a plan to keep things discreet at work I think it's OK


So true and it is always a challenge if one is the work boss of the other - that is why some of the laws came into effect I suspect. Unwanted advances are not conductive to good work environments and people in power abusing their power can create a hostile work place.

Work is where we spend a majority of our time - it makes sense that we might find our mate there. Since I work for a local government we have rules and if two marry one has to move to another department.
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Jun 5, 2012 8:05 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
JeanKimberley: So true and it is always a challenge if one is the work boss of the other - that is why some of the laws came into effect I suspect. Unwanted advances are not conductive to good work environments and people in power abusing their power can create a hostile work place.

Work is where we spend a majority of our time - it makes sense that we might find our mate there. Since I work for a local government we have rules and if two marry one has to move to another department.


that seems sensiblethumbs up
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Jun 5, 2012 8:06 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
patmac
patmacpatmacglasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK730 Threads 6 Polls 9,662 Posts
JeanKimberley: So true and it is always a challenge if one is the work boss of the other - that is why some of the laws came into effect I suspect. Unwanted advances are not conductive to good work environments and people in power abusing their power can create a hostile work place.

Work is where we spend a majority of our time - it makes sense that we might find our mate there. Since I work for a local government we have rules and if two marry one has to move to another department.



Oh I dunno, it would be good to F**8 your boss senseless on the odd occasion wink devil devil

grin cheers
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Jun 5, 2012 8:07 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
patmac: Oh I dunno, it would be good to F**8 your boss senseless on the odd occasion


blushing rolling on the floor laughing when you need a raise......
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Jun 5, 2012 8:15 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
patmac
patmacpatmacglasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland UK730 Threads 6 Polls 9,662 Posts
JeanKimberley: when you need a raise......


I'd get a very small percentage roll eyes moping moping




grin grin cheers
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Jun 5, 2012 11:13 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
And this would be in the JOKE section because why again???? dunno
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Jun 5, 2012 11:25 AM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
The old expression "dont chit where you eat" comes to mind...But at the same time in this day and age, I can see where it happens. wine
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Jun 5, 2012 12:18 PM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
Lechuck
LechuckLechuckHavana, Greater La Havana Cuba2 Posts
well dating is never a bad idea, so youi can do it whith whoever you want... Boss, co-worker, roommate, military, alien.... conversing
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Jun 5, 2012 6:17 PM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
I guess if your not getting it on in the copier room its all good grin
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Jun 5, 2012 6:17 PM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
I guess if your not getting it on in the copier room its all good grin
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Jun 5, 2012 6:17 PM CST Is dating a co-worker a good idea or bad?
venusenvy
venusenvyvenusenvyCalgary, Alberta Canada27 Threads 20,003 Posts
I guess if your not getting it on in the copier room its all good grin
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