Comments on: Why Can’t I Date My Coworker?

By: Johnathon

Johnathon — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:27:36 +0000

I have been caught in the middle of a broken relationship between co-workers before and it really isn’t very nice. The constant awkwardness really affects the people working around them, and if they are in a position where they should actually be working together at work it’s even worse.

Great Post, thanks.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:41:54 +0000

Met my husband through online dating.. no matter what anyone says, it worked for me! I don’t think I’d date someone from the office, but I can see how it might happen! thanks for your post, it’s always good to read other people’s takes on these things.

Thanks!
Amy
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By: Job

Job — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:28:35 +0000

I tried once to date a guy I worked with. He never asked me out though so I gave up trying and not long after met a new guy through a friend who i didn’t work with. We hit it off really well and all of a sudden my co-worker was angry at me. he didn’t file anything but he spread nasty rumors that were unfounded.
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By: Jodith

Jodith — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:25:49 +0000

Yes, unfortunately, many countries don’t have the same protections that we have here in the US. Even here, the laws are not always applied equally. It’s always really hard to sue for sexual harassment. Often it’s just easier to find another job. It takes a brave person to stick it out through a suit.

By: Pizza Man

Pizza Man — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:23:14 +0000

In the Philippines, this only applies to lower level employees. This practice is often done by higher officials. It usually involves the executive and his secretary. They’re not even discreet about it. It really affects the entire workplace. A friend of mine was fired for bringing such a case to higher management while the official was not even reprimanded. Tough luck.

By: Jodith

Jodith — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:31:32 +0000

Thanks, Brigitte.

I worked as the admin assistant to an HR Director for a couple of years. I learned so much from him. We had this issue come up during collective bargaining, since he wanted to maintain the no-relationships rule, and the union wanted to do away with it. He spent a lot of time explaining just what all could go wrong. It was a real eye opener for me.

By: Brigitte Smith

Brigitte Smith — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:26:07 +0000

GREAT points, Jodith. If anyone has ever been involved in the legal side associated with some of these relationships gone wrong, you will really associate with what Jodith says. Very comprehensive article, by the way.