Dating a work colleague – it’s not a big deal!
It’s no secret that we all tend to be working twice as hard as previous generations. The reason… we want more, and so do our employers – so work harder to generate more money.
It’s a sad thought I agree, but that’s our western society I’m afraid. This massive shift has led to a huge increase in office romances. Think about it… we are all working so much harder so when do we get chance to find a mate? In the chair next to yours of course!
A new book has just been launched called “Office Mate: The Employee Handbook for Finding - and Managing - Romance on the Job” which will help you understand the pros and cons of dating in the office.
The author of the book recently said “Your office is your little village,” “And most relationships that evolve in the office tend to evolve from friendships and not from instant physical attraction. In a certain way, office relationships are more old-fashioned.”
The book is of course American, but gloss over all that and the principals are exactly the same everywhere else. According to the authors, 50% of the respondents to a survey admitted dating a co-worker.
In the past many companies have tried to stop office dating with ‘dating bans’ saying that it negatively affects an employees output. But the truth is actually the opposite. I met my partner this way and in fact it made us work harder.
There are some big No-No’s when it comes to office dating and this is what this book really discusses very well;
• No emailing or instant messaging in the office
• No hanging around each other’s desks
• Don’t discuss personal stuff at work or at all with colleagues
• No hanky panky in the stock room!!!
• Breakups are another delicate area. The book suggests that the couple should discuss early on in the relationship how to behave after a break-up.
Got a question regarding office romance? Email me… that’s how I met my wife!
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