It is a very controversial subject. We see actors playing out the situation on television shows. Should you or should you not become involved in a relationship with a coworker or boss?
First you must consider how the relationship will affect your job? How closely do you and the other person work? What will happen if the relationship does not work or ends poorly?
Having a relationship with a coworker that works on a different floor in a different department from you is completely different than dating the person at the next desk. Consider how often you see each other at work. Also consider the role that each of you plays. Does one person have more power at work than the other?
In some situations a poorly ended relationship with a coworker can make your job very difficult. Other coworkers often to begin to take sides and the entire office can be spilt. If you end a relationship with a boss or administrator, you may encounter even more troubles.
If you plan to go ahead and pursue the relationship, prepare yourself for talk and gossip. Allow the other workers to see that the relationship will not affect your job by ignoring the comments. Keep an appropriate distance from your mate while at work.
The situation may be even worse if your partner is the boss. Others may fear that you will receive special treatment. Make sure that you prove that the relationship will not give you any advantages at work.
Keeping a balance between work and personal life is very important. While you are not showing affection to your mate at work, you also must keep work from home. Do not let talk about work consume your relationship communication. Also be careful not let conflicts at work come between the two of you outside of the workplace.
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