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Relationships at the Workplace
By Lorraine Harper
It's not uncommon for people to find love in the office. We've all been there, especially since it's the easiest place to meet members of the opposite sex. After all, you run into each other often, and it can't be helped if sexual tension develops. While having a workplace affair sounds hot and romantic, it has its downsides as well. There are several issues that you have to consider before taking the leap from coworker to lover.
I mentioned that it's easier to meet potential dates in the office. This is true, especially since it's rare that coworkers are strangers to each other. It's very easy to introduce yourself to a coworker, and it's easy to strike up a conversation. It's also easy to spend enough time with someone else to get to know his or her likes and interests. It takes a lot of effort and time to do this in the outside world, and you get to do it in the office without any awkwardness.
If it's the right kind of romance, you could also be inspired to do better in the workplace. Oftentimes, doing your job better can lead to more benefits or a raise in your salary. We have this urge to impress our potential lovers, and doing this in the workplace is good for both you and the company.
Perhaps the biggest downside to having an office romance is that you get talked about as if you were a celebrity couple. Gossiping in the office is bad enough as it is, but gossiping about a couple is even uglier - especially if you and your lover are not in equal footing when it comes to your job positions. If you date someone who is a subordinate, it tends to look sleazy, and you may be accused of sexual harassment if you break up. Dating a colleague isn't easier, because it may even spark rivalry between you and your lover. Since you're facing enough troubles as it is, having your coworkers gossip behind your back isn't going to help. In fact, by making a small bad move, you might even get fired from your job.
The key to pulling off a workplace relationship is discretion. You have to be discreet about the affair, and to make sure that you don't mix business with pleasure. It's a clichi, but it's true. You don't want your private life coming up in board meetings. If you're to indulge yourself in an office romance, make sure that it's worth the risks you're taking. If not, then you better go back to concentrating on your work.
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