I've dated a man who worked for the same institution but in a different department, so we never had to interact professionally. For the most part, I would recommend you not do it unless there is no chance of you working together or you work for a very large employer in different departments. Too many things could go wrong, and some employers don't even allow it.

YOU'RE FIRED!!!!!

Shyra > Love your signature btw, so true.

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"It got weird, didn't it?"

^^

free2bfreeda said:

Quote from the movie "Moonstuck"

Rose Castorini: "Don't shit where you eat!"

or Origin unknown: "Don't make honey where your make money".

reasons.

1. a disagreement could occur and get out of hand

2. co-workers could get involved

3. the relationship could evolve into a sexual harassment claim

4. your work performance could be affected

5. friendly words by him/her to another employee could be misunderstood

6. if there's a breakup it could turn ugly

7. your personal business is at stake of being fodder for office gossip

no, no, no, "don't do it." be afraid. be very afraid.

but if you do, if you do, keep your mouth and hopefully your love interest will be as wise.

These two...

Rule of thumb, don't ever fuck anyone that doesn't have as much to lose as you.... if you just can't help yourself.

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ZombieKitten said:

I do it all the time! Mind you I work for myself

nice!

that's a big..............YES!!

davetherave6767 said:

ZombieKitten said:

I do it all the time! Mind you I work for myself

nice!

I can DIY while I work if I want!

vainandy said:

I would if they would let me but they all have a serious illness called straight.

We straights are people too...

ZombieKitten said:

davetherave6767 said:

nice!

I can DIY while I work if I want!

While u work???...wow

LayDownMisty said:

that's a big..............YES!!

I guess your name gives it away

I would break the rule too for a certain person if I would work with him. Knowing that it's for a short time anyways.....

Hell no. Lame and tacky.

ThruTheEyesOfWonder said:

vainandy said:

I would if they would let me but they all have a serious illness called straight.

We straights are people too...

90% of straight people are just PATHETIC when it comes to flirting/sex

HELL I'm AMAZED that the human race still exists after all reproduction? ha! how???

vainandy said:

I would if they would let me but they all have a serious illness called straight.

well im gay also...i dated a fella recently he even became my boyfriend...turned out 2 be a psycho...so had 2 leave my job

seem like a bad idea to me,unless you actually want to start a serious relationship with them. I met my gf on the job 13 years ago.

But certainly tempting to have a fling with people you work with, yes

Seeing how I've always worked with mostly bitchy women the answer would be no. Have I ever thought about it? Again no, too much drama.

I actually had a sexual relationship with my teaching assistant. It was the best sex I ever had. I miss him pounding me for hours. Maybe I should give him a call.

sashajones said:

I actually had a sexual relationship with my teaching assistant. It was the best sex I ever had. I miss him pounding me for hours. Maybe I should give him a call.

U call him Sashajones,how long has it been since u last saw him?how would he react if u were 2 contact him??

davetherave6767 said:

sashajones said:

I actually had a sexual relationship with my teaching assistant. It was the best sex I ever had. I miss him pounding me for hours. Maybe I should give him a call.

U call him Sashajones,how long has it been since u last saw him?how would he react if u were 2 contact him??

I last saw him in February and I think he would love to see me. I kinda forgot to mention that he is a sex addict.

I cannot believe I just confessed that online.

sashajones said:

I cannot believe I just confessed that online.

yes you can

sashajones said:

I cannot believe I just confessed that online.

girl you are so funny.

This year I came really really close to breaking this rule

sashajones said:

I cannot believe I just confessed that online.

Thats sorted then!! hes a sex addict & ur on heat!! make the call sasha.

JoeTyler said:

Yes? No?

Would you do it? Is it dangerous? Are the cons bigger than the pros? Have you already done it?

discuss...

Yup I've messed around at work a few times, but I always proceed with caution before anything jumps off. Speaking from my own experience the pros are much bigger then the cons if you really get to know the person your dealing with before anything sexual takes place, it's saved me alot of unwanted drama doing things that way.

probably against company policy and cause for dismissal, innit.

BlackAdder7 said:

probably against company policy and cause for dismissal, innit.

Probably not. I've never worked or heard of anywhere that had that policy.

JustErin said:

BlackAdder7 said:

probably against company policy and cause for dismissal, innit.

Probably not. I've never worked or heard of anywhere that had that policy.

most major companies discourage employees dating, especially if one is in a supervisory position.

I don't think it's a good idea, but it turns out fine for some. I dated a guy I worked with and we broke up after 1 1/2 years. It was difficult for me. I got another job because for me it was easier to move on if I didn't have to see him on a regular basis. That was about 18 years ago.

As fate would have it, since we are in the same line of work, we ended up not only working together currently, but sharing an office together. But I'm completely over him (married for 15 yrs). Now I see that he is a complete idiot.

BlackAdder7 said: