It could be a distraction and I think the couple needs to make sure that it doesn't become one. I would also suggest that a romance along reporting lines (i.e. an employee and his/her superior or someone higher up the totem pole) carries some heavy risks for both the participants and the company and those risks could be a distraction even if the romance isn't. In a case like this, I'd suggest that one of the two change jobs or request a transfer if the relationship is to last (though, perhaps, some could manage to keep such a situation properly professional). However, if two people in different departments or on the same level hierarchy-wise hook up and can keep work and life separate, there's no problem IMHO.
Mendalla
trishcuit
Posted on: 11/02/2011 21:25
Pretty tough to say "No it's not OK" when your soul mate could be lurking anywhere, even at work.
trishcuit
Posted on: 11/02/2011 21:26
Better than meeting someone at the bar.
Mahakala
Posted on: 11/06/2011 10:22
I think office romances are great. But unfortunately, my wife doesn't approve ;-)
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Mendalla
Posted on: 11/02/2011 10:56
It could be a distraction and I think the couple needs to make sure that it doesn't become one. I would also suggest that a romance along reporting lines (i.e. an employee and his/her superior or someone higher up the totem pole) carries some heavy risks for both the participants and the company and those risks could be a distraction even if the romance isn't. In a case like this, I'd suggest that one of the two change jobs or request a transfer if the relationship is to last (though, perhaps, some could manage to keep such a situation properly professional). However, if two people in different departments or on the same level hierarchy-wise hook up and can keep work and life separate, there's no problem IMHO.
Mendalla
trishcuit
Posted on: 11/02/2011 21:25
Pretty tough to say "No it's not OK" when your soul mate could be lurking anywhere, even at work.
trishcuit
Posted on: 11/02/2011 21:26
Better than meeting someone at the bar.
Mahakala
Posted on: 11/06/2011 10:22
I think office romances are great. But unfortunately, my wife doesn't approve ;-)