Dating colleague

The Dos and Don'ts of Dating a Coworker

We used to go on walks in the woods outside of work to debrief and have some time away from the chaos. It was a bit harder to move on since I was always a little on edge and worried that if I would run into him, if it would be awkward. The managers did nothing despite me breaking down in the middle of my shifts often. So much trauma and not worth it. Some time after that, we realized we had mutual feelings for each other.

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If your eyebrows are raised, good. We dated for four years, and we managed to outlast our involvement at the company, but ultimately it was one big, longwinded learning experience. As I mentioned, my parents met at work. Is this person really worth giving up this aspect of your career, should things fly south? Think hard. When my ex and I started dating, it was a very strange circumstance. Not only were we working at the same startup, but our CEO was the one who pushed us together.

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Dating in is an extreme sport. So, where do you go looking for love? The place where you spend eighty per cent of your day: work. That is exactly what I did and what followed was a series of events that taught me so much about managing a personal relationship in my professional space.

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12 Do’s & Don’ts I Learned From Dating A Coworker

Spending a third of the day at work eventually leads to strong connections with coworkers. Besides forming friendships that can last a lifetime, many also develop deep feelings and fall for each other. Office romance can brew over time, but there are dos to starting and maintaining a relationship with a colleague.

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